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P11A7 fault code

bkmensch

New member
Location
NJ, US
Hi folks,

My 15 GTI S just had an engine light on and it read 'P11A7 - Cam Shift Actuator B Cylinder 2 Circuit/Open' (not sure 'i' should have been 'a'). No other codes found. I looked it up and could not find whether it is indicative of a sensor, wiring, part or real camshaft issue. Anyone familiar with this? The car was parked on the driveway in the last two months when I was out of town and light came on when starting it first time upon return (or 2nd, not sure exactly). I have not driven it on the street but seems to move and sound fine.

It's DSG all stock since purchased new from Dec 2014. DIY oil change (Liqui Moly) every ~5k, daily commute fine for 73k (up to Spring 2020).
 

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
Just clear the code and see if it comes back on. Probably just an anomaly because of sitting for two months. If it does come back get it professionally diagnosed because it can be very tricky finding the actual cause. Don't start buying parts that can't be returned if they don't solve the problem.
 
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