Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Found an '03 3.0L quattro auto, with 76k miles on it. Car is clean, DID works perfectly, radio is fully functional, couple blemishes in the paint.

I ran VAG-COM on the major computer and came up with a small list of issues:

Chassis Type: 4B - Audi A6 C5
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,35,36,37,45,55,56

Address 01 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 8E0 909 559 E
Component: 3.0L V6/5V G 0001
Coding: 0016752
Shop #: WSC 02325
4 Faults Found:
17944 - Camshaft Timing Adj. Bank2 (N208): Open Circuit
P1536 - 004 - No Signal/Communication
17468 - Bank2: Exhaust Cam Adjustment Circuit: Open Circuit
P1060 - 004 - No Signal/Communication
17819 - Secondary Air Injection System: Bank 2: Insufficient Flow
P1411 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
17831 - Secondary Air Injection System: Bank 1: Insufficient Flow
P1423 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded
Readiness: 0000 0100

Address 02 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 927 156 FF
Component: AG5 01V 3.0l5V USA 0810
Coding: 0001002
Shop #: WSC 02325
1 Fault Found:
18265 - Load Signal: Error Message from ECU
P1857 - 003 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent

Address 03 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 614 517 R
Component: ABS/ESP allrad 2330
Coding: 06497
Shop #: WSC 00000
1 Fault Found:
01119 - Gear Recognition Signal
35-10 - - - Intermittent

Address 08 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 820 043 AD
Component: A6-Klimavollautomat 0105
Coding: 00110
Shop #: WSC 02325
1 Fault Found:
01274 - Air Flow Flap Positioning Motor (V71)
41-10 - Blocked or No Voltage - Intermittent

Skipping Address 15-Airbags

Address 16 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 907 487 F
Component: Lenkradelektronik D01
Coding: 01002
Shop #: WSC 02325
No fault code found.

Address 17 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 920 981 N
Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. VDO D11
Coding: 02262
Shop #: WSC 40233
No fault code found.

Address 35 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 962 258 M
Component: Central Lock/Alarm D37
Coding: 15885
Shop #: WSC 02325
3 Faults Found:
01374 - Alarm triggered by Terminal 15
35-00 - -
01369 - Alarm triggered by Hood Switch
35-00 - -
01368 - Alarm triggered by Luggage Compartment Switch
35-00 - -

Address 36 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 959 760 B
Component: Sitzmemory R1 F 0102
Coding: 00001
Shop #: WSC 00000
No fault code found.

Address 55 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4Z7 907 357
Component: dynamische LWR D07
Coding: 00050
Shop #: WSC 02325
2 Faults Found:
01535 - Control Circuit for Right Headlight Range Adjusting Motor (V49)
30-00 - Open or Short to B+
01534 - Control Circuit for Left Headlight Range Adjusting Motor (V48)
30-00 - Open or Short to B+

Address 56 -------------------------------------------------------
Controller: 4B0 035 195 L
Component: symphony II NP2 0009
Coding: 00205
Shop #: WSC 40322
No fault code found.
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Did some quick research on here and found the transmission code is most likely due to the engine codes being stored. No EPC or MIL lights however. I was told that an inner CV boot was replaced in the front when they got the car.

Dealer is asking $12k for it which is so-so IMO. The first jobs I would tackle are timing belt and all related parts, camshaft and crank seals, and resolving the issues above, plus new rotors and pads. So I figure around $2k in initial repairs or so.

I'm taking the car to my local indy shop tomorrow for a complete inspection of the vehicle. Hopefully they don't find anything else big wrong with the car.

Any of you guys have some quick pointer and good questions for me to ask?

4Driver4

Ask Carson.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Really... Man. I thought it was the new workhorse, akin to the 2.8.

4Driver4

Cam timing is adjusted by sprockets rotating on the cams driven by oil pressure. A few folks have had bank one cams seize. Most techs do not like this engine.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Great. Not what I wanted to hear. But, if oil pressure is never lost, would that be an issue?

Eric 2.7

Get a 2.7t S-Line without the issues and give your wife your car.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Heh, if only I could find one and afford it.

epfrisco

...there are clean ones out there, don't fall in love. I've been shopping clean '04 S-lines with less than 50k miles and they are out there in the 15k price range.

4Driver4

A stretch, if you ask me.

DesmoTesta

Not everyone is a 3.0 Hater, I have had both 2.8 and 3.0, LOVE my 3.0