- Engine / equipment
- 1.8 / 2.0 TSI-TFSI EA888, 1st and 2nd generation
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2008–2015
- Symptoms
- Metallic rattle for a few seconds on a cold start, engine light for camshaft/crankshaft correlation; in the worst case the engine won't start after a loud noise.
- Possible cause described
- The hydraulic chain tensioner (old design) loses pressure on cold starts, the chain goes slack and can jump teeth, causing valves to hit pistons.
- Check for the garage
- An inspection plug on the lower timing cover shows the tensioner position. Listen to a cold start.
- Cost cited in the source
- €1,500–4,000 (chain, guides and tensioner)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Timing chain tensioner
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
€1,500–4,000 (chain, guides and tensioner)
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
An inspection plug on the lower timing cover shows the tensioner position. Listen to a cold start.
What are the symptoms?
Metallic rattle for a few seconds on a cold start, engine light for camshaft/crankshaft correlation; in the worst case the engine won't start after a loud noise.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Cupra, Skoda
- Engine / equipment
- 1.8 / 2.0 TSI-TFSI EA888, 1st and 2nd generation
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2008–2015
Which fault codes appear?
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012
- Volkswagen Scirocco III2008–2017
- Volkswagen Beetle (5C)2011–2019
- Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010
- Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014
- Volkswagen Passat CC / CC2008–2016
- Volkswagen Tiguan I2007–2016
- Audi A3 (8P)2003–2012
- Audi A4 (B8)2007–2015
- Audi A5 (8T)2007–2016
- Audi Q3 (8U)2011–2018
- Audi Q5 (8R)2008–2017
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