FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

P0017

271E - P0017

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
271E - P0017

Fault text
Camshafts, synchronization

Fault description
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1
Sensor B)

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Not possible to synchronize signal levels from both exhaust
camshafts with crankshaft tooth 0 during the first 100 engine
rotations.
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
per rotation

Action in service
1. Check plug and wiring harness to crankshaft sensor
KWG, as well as to camshaft sensors NWG B1 and B2.
2. Check voltage in onboard electrical system
2. Replace camshaft sensor
3. Update DME
4. Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Cannot be felt

Driver information
Warning light:
MIL

Service instruction
none