Manufacturer Code Charts: 2845

2845 - P0015

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2845 - P0015

Fault text
VANOS, exhaust: Actuator movement

Fault description
VANOS, exhaust: Actuator motion

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Engine running
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
none

Action in service
1. If a fault related to the camshaft sensor is present, repair
this first
2. Check the connections (contact resistance, corrosion)
between camshaft actuator and DME. Determine whether
UBatt is present at actuator and conduct system test with
tester
3. Check oil level/oil pressure
4. Check camshaft valves for contamination
Camshaft solenoid valves mutual position switch
If this is successful: Replace exhaust-side solenoid valve
5. No improvement after 4.: Switch positions of VANOS
units. If this is successful: Replace exhaust-side VANOS
unit

Fault effect and breakdown warning
None
Rough engine operation

Driver information
Warning light:
MIL ON

Service instruction
None