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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: toby2can on 19 July 2012, 20:28

Title: Help needed!
Post by: toby2can on 19 July 2012, 20:28

Hi, ive got this error code:17939 Camshaft Timing Adjustment: Open Circuit, now i Know what it is and what the issue could be i just dont know where to look to see if i can fix it because i am very new to vw, just over a week. this is what ive got of the net:

17939/P1531/005425 - Camshaft Timing Adjustment: Open Circuit
Possible Symptoms

    Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible Causes

    Fuse(s) faulty
    Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve (N205) faulty
    Camshaft Adjustment Valve (N205) faulty

Possible Solutions

    Check Fuse(s)
    Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Camshaft Adjustment Valve (N205)
    Check/Replace Camshaft Adjustment Valve (N205)

only thing is where would i look to fix any of these problems.

pics please or links to pic or diagrams please

thanks

Title: Re: Help needed!
Post by: james2 on 19 July 2012, 22:07

I would replace the camsaft sensor/ cheap off ebay.  :wink: