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2006 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	742441
Internal NHTSA #	10286900
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	AUDI
Model	A3
Model Year	2006
File date	04/06/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Loss of power and dtc p2293, p0087 in ecm caused by premature wearing of the camshaft follower that drives the high pressure fuel pump. The dtc are referenced in nhtsa item 10025965, and service bulletin number 15-08-05. The camshaft wears through and damages the fuel pump. Outside investigation has determined that this premature wear is caused by an improperly hardened camshaft. This is a manufacturing problem affecting a large number audi and vw vehicles utilizing the 2. 0 engine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FINSKBURG, MD
VIN pattern	WAUHF78P86AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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2006 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Audi A3 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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