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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 1:59 PM
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Ok, so my Rabbit isn't dying....today. But it got your attention, right? :)
I have a 2007 VW Rabbit, 2.5L manual transmission with approx 66k miles and the stinkin check engine light came on. So I rolled it on into Advanced Auto Parts to ask them to hook it up to the diagnostic thingie (and yes, that is a technical term) and they said it was my cam shaft position sensor.
So, here are my questions...and please try to explain it to me like a 5 year old so I'll understand...what does this bad boy do, how long do i have to fix it until other things start breaking, and what are the chances that it is in fact, more than just that? I'm planning on taking it to the mechanic on monday....but knowing all i can helps ease my anxiety. Thanks for any and all help. You guys rock.
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Hammer Time
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:05 PM
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The cam sensor itself isn't necessarily your problem. The code give specific information about that circuit and now it has to be troubleshooted to determine the cause. The people at Advance are trained to sell parts and they don't even do a very good job at that. We would need the exact code number to be able to give you any info at all.
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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:16 PM
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Hmmm. Well, I don't know the code and I don't really want to go back and ask. I was extorted into having it fixed for a date with the dude. And that was just awkward. So, alas, I shall just wait until monday to see what my awesome mechanic has to say. Thanks for the help, though!
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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:22 PM
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Agreed. So I politely took my cue to exit....too soon apparently because I don't have the stinkin codes now! Oh well, you live and learn. Next time I'll send in my roommate. ha! :)
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:30 PM
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You could always go hit a different store. AutoZone and Aamco transmission do it free also.
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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:40 PM
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It's a possibility. If I do, I'll let you know the codes. My roommate should be home soon....
Thanks for taking the time out of your day. Velveteen...that's my car...appreciates it!
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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 6:00 PM
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Ok..went to AutoZone and the code is P0011. Funny thing, as soon as I went to leave, the check engine light went off. So...that seems weird.
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Aug 6, 2011, 6:19 PM
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That code really has nothing to do with a Camshaft sensor. It means "Intake A camshaft timing over advanced bank 1". This can be a very technical problem that may require the dealer to resolve. Your car has variable valve timing and there is something wrong with the system.
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Aug 6, 2011, 6:20 PM
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Ouch. That sounds expensive.
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Could be, but misdiagnosing it and replacing parts not needed can be even more expensive.
It could be a jumped timing belt that could get a lot more expensive if not fixed ASAP
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eljay5
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Aug 6, 2011, 6:25 PM
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But my car is running a-o-k. And now the light is off. I might have bigger problems....like my car is possessed. Yes, I'd like to think that's the problem. I could probably afford an exorcist. :)
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I have to deal with these quite often.......................
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Yea, but I don't feed or give water to my car after midnight, so maybe something else...
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