P3621high severityPowertrain
Cylinder Deactivation System Bank 2 Malfunction
on 2011 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
What this code means
The cylinder deactivation system for Bank 2 has detected a fault.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Vibration during cruising
- Cylinder deactivation disabled
- Poor fuel economy
- Engine roughness
- MIL and vibration together
Common causes
- Bank 2 deactivation solenoid failure
- VLOM issue Bank 2
- Low oil pressure
- Collapsed lifter Bank 2
- Oil passage restricted
Diagnostic steps
- Read Bank 2 deactivation PIDs
- Command Bank 2 deactivation
- Check oil pressure at Bank 2
- Test Bank 2 solenoid resistance
- Monitor Bank 2 cylinder balance
Repair notes
Replace Bank 2 deactivation solenoid or VLOM. Use AFM-compatible oil.
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