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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Jayy26 on February 23, 2017, 08:52:19 pm

Title: got the code p2088 coming up (Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT))
Post by: Jayy26 on February 23, 2017, 08:52:19 pm

P2088 Code

Engine light is on because of me silly "decat"  :innocent:

and car does struggle to start a little but thought this was due to the Decat...
This is for sale on the forum..good starting point? (N205 cam adjuster valve 06F109257C)

https://www.autocodes.com/p2088.html
Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid Bank 1 Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid Bank 1 harness is open or shorted Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid Bank 1 circuit poor electrical

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Title: Re: got the code p2088 coming up (Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT))
Post by: Jayy26 on February 26, 2017, 06:28:42 pm

anyone?
Repair Importance Level: 3   1=Low 2=Medium 3=High   Repair Difficulty Level: 3   1=Easy 2=Moderate 3=Hard 

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p2088.html


bit scared because its been like this a while now

Title: Re: got the code p2088 coming up (Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT))
Post by: Orc on February 27, 2017, 12:41:43 pm

Remove the plug off the n205, vvt solenoid, sometimes the plugs wear and pulls oil up into the electrical connector. Had this on a number of vehicles i have done now with those faults.

Title: Re: got the code p2088 coming up (Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT))
Post by: Jayy26 on February 28, 2017, 09:40:25 pm

i removed the top section with an adjustable and can see oil sat at the top? ill have a proper look tomorrow

Title: Re: got the code p2088 coming up (Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT))
Post by: Jayy26 on March 03, 2017, 01:40:44 am

So the guy sold it today to someone  :fighting: haha

Any ideas before spending out on a new one?