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2003 Volkswagen Passat W8 4.0L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
Posted to European Driveability on 4/27/2009 6 Replies

Engine is out of time at idle. Removed valve cover to inspect camshaft position actuator. Actuators are activating and clicking. Unable to locate and information for further testing. Check engine light returns immediately (P0021 and P0018) after clearing and r...

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car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Passat W8

VIN WVWUK63B73
Engine4.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MPI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0018Crankshaft Position - Intake Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2)
P0021Intake Camshaft Position System Performance (Bank 2)
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Passat W8

VIN WVWUK63B73
Engine4.0 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MPI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0018Crankshaft Position - Intake Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2)
P0021Intake Camshaft Position System Performance (Bank 2)