Just got an A4 need a local mechanic :(

[speedque5t]

Hello everyone, newbie here. I just recently picked up an A4 a few months ago and now my CEL came on :confused:

checked it with my OBD-II scanner and got this code.

17746 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) Open or Short to Plus
P1338 - 35-00

I'm not really that mechanically inclined (change oil and brakes that's about it).

Does anyone know a good mechanic in SD? I usually go to Lubo over at La jolla Autotech, but I figured I should probably ask you guys because you guys are definitely more experienced in local mechanics than I am. I've called German Works (found them on the links section) but the guy said he couldn't help me.

Any suggestions?

[Phalcon_Mojo]

I've called German Works (found them on the links section) but the guy said he couldn't help me.

Surprising... Jesse's usually pretty versatile...

[ncttrnl]

Thats actually a pretty easy one you can check yourself real fast to see if its just a loose connector.

On the front end of your engine near the fans on the top drivers side you should see a little round thing with a connector on it. Its aluminum with a black connector and its bolted to the engine with two bolts. See if the connector came off.

The connector is on the bottom of the sensor and has a little wire on it to push to unclip it.

Maybe someone can post a picture to show what I'm talking about

[speedque5t]

ya, I'm not sure if it was jesse or not on the phone, but the guy I talked to was cool about it. I told him my problem, and he said he wasn't sure if he could help me because they really don't do work on my type of vehicle.

[ReNNeN.CaRL]

Creative Autoworks. Talk to James. The ASE Tech's name is Del.

858.279.8900

[jr_scheiBe]

If you need codes for the B5 let me know...i've got the bentley manual

camshaft pos. sensor, bank1 open circuit/ short to B+

[mitssn]

Yeah, it sounds like an electrical problem with the sensor more than anything.

[speedque5t]

thanks guys for all the advice. I decided to order the part and swap it out myself. So far so good! Cleared the CEL, and hasn't been on since. awesome!!!

[James@Creative]

Give us a buzz, we work on Audi's all day plus you can peep out the RS4 :p

[audinam]

go to La Jolla Autotech in Miramar, he's got 25 years of Audi experience under his belt, only works on Audi's and Porsche's. the guy's name is Lupo, (858) 458-1022

[boostedM3]

go to La Jolla Autotech in Miramar, he's got 25 years of Audi experience under his belt, only works on Audi's and Porsche's. the guy's name is Lupo, (858) 458-1022

I have referred many people to Lubo and they have all been happy. He is a straight up guy and takes good care of his customers.

[audinam]

he's the only guy i go to for my A3, don't trust anyone else...... not even the dealer.