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P10E2

135808 - P10E2

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
135808 - P10E2

Fault text
Valvetronic servomotor, position sensors: Short-circuit or
line break (open circuit)

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the wires to the five
position sensors.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when all three position sensors have
the same level.
Potential problem source(s):
- No power-supply voltage to sensors
- One or several wires to the position sensors is/are shorted
to positive or ground
- One or several position-sensor wires is open
- One or more position sensors in the Valvetronic actuator
motor is defective
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

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 wiring harness between Valvetronic actuator motor
and DME
- Replace Valvetronic actuator motor

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
The engine runs in throttled mode, full drivability/power
Possible apparent symptoms:
VVT reverts to limp-home mode, minor effects can be felt

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
None