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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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P0025moderate severityPowertrain

Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 2

on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

What this code means

The exhaust camshaft timing for Bank 2 is more retarded than commanded.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Loss of power
  • Rough idle
  • Poor emissions

Common causes

  • VVT solenoid failure
  • Low oil pressure
  • Oil sludge

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil level
  2. Test VVT solenoid
  3. Monitor cam position

Repair notes

Replace VVT solenoid or service timing.

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