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2013 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•supercharged
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P3016moderate severityPowertrain

Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Intermittent Bank 1

on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

What this code means

The exhaust valve control solenoid on Bank 1 has an intermittent electrical connection.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light intermittent
  • Occasional rough idle
  • Sporadic emissions increase
  • Variable idle quality
  • Check Engine Light clears and returns

Common causes

  • Loose solenoid connector
  • Wiring intermittent near exhaust
  • Solenoid failing under heat
  • Connector corrosion
  • Vibration-related wire break

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor exhaust VVT data for dropouts
  2. Wiggle test on solenoid connector
  3. Inspect wiring near exhaust manifold
  4. Test solenoid hot and cold
  5. Check connector integrity

Repair notes

Replace exhaust VVT solenoid or repair intermittent wiring.

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