Bad Camshaft Solenoid?

ktaylor · 01-21-2010, 08:04 AM

Long time reader, first time poster.

I'm considering buying a 2001 S4 for cheap. The catch is that the owner says the camshaft solenoid is bad and as a result it doesn't run. I'm trying to figure out the possible damage done to the engine if the cam adjuster went out while he was driving. I know the work is going to cost a pretty penny, but I don't mind doing it if the engine wasn't wrecked in the process and after the new solenoid is put in I won't run in to any other problems (specific to the cam adjuster going out).

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

billdapart · 01-27-2010, 07:29 PM

bad camshaft solenoid will not cause the engine not to run. It will run rough but it will run. If it won't run at all AND it has P codes for camshaft solenoid I would expect something more serious.

01-27-2010, 07:29 PM	#2
billdapart Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18	nope bad camshaft solenoid will not cause the engine not to run. It will run rough but it will run. If it won't run at all AND it has P codes for camshaft solenoid I would expect something more serious.

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