Manufacturer Code Charts: 130308

130308 - P0015

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
130308 - P0015

Fault text
VANOS, exhaust: control fault, position not reached

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the camshaft timing
adjustment.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the actual angle assumes the
specified angle too slowly while the engine is running.
Potential problem source(s):
- Contaminated oil passage at VANOS solenoid valve
- Oil pressure too low
- Defective wires or plug terminals on VANOS solenoid
valve
- VANOS solenoid valve seized
- VANOS solenoid valve defective
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- Engine warmed to normal temp, above 80 °C
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on
- Specified/actual angle difference exceeds 15� crankshaft

Condition for fault memory entry
The diagnostic fault code is logged when the fault remains
present for longer than 1 min.

Action in service
- Check oil level, change engine oil and filter as indicated
- If faults related to the camshaft position sensor have been
logged, repair these first
- Check wiring harness between VANOS solenoid valve and
DME
- Perform system test
- Check camshaft and VANOS unit for freedom of
movement and mechanical damage
- Clean VANOS solenoid valve, replace as required

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
The engine reverts to its emergency limp-home program,
continued vehicle operation is possible, because power is
reduced the driver should refrain from passing maneuvers.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Engine runs poorly

Driver information
Warning light:
MY10 ECE:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: on
MY10 US:
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
MY11 ECE:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on'
-Electronic engine output reduction, ECE: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
None