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YOUR RESEARCHEngine issue

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camshaft solenoid of bank 2

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Reported cause
Problem solved, it was the camshaft solenoid of bank 2....
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Suggestion
glad you've found the problem - how much did it cost to repair/replace?
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Leading evidence: 'camshaft solenoid of bank 2' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'camshaft solenoid of bank 2' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair /' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace also a transmission new adaptment

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I had also a transmission new adaptment with the piwis, but nothing changed.
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Replace errors

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Moving the solenoid to bank 1 also changed the errors.
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Repair /

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Suggestion
glad you've found the problem - how much did it cost to repair/replace?
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Suggestion
glad you've found the problem - how much did it cost to repair/replace?
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Engine issue

Replace also a transmission new adaptment

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I had also a transmission new adaptment with the piwis, but nothing changed.
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Replace errors

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Moving the solenoid to bank 1 also changed the errors.
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Engine issue

Reported and suspected causes (1)

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camshaft solenoid of bank 2

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Identified cause: 0
Suspected cause: 0
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Reported cause
Problem solved, it was the camshaft solenoid of bank 2....
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Engine issue

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9 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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Problem solved, it was the camshaft solenoid of bank 2....
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POST 1Original post

Hi all on my 2009 boxster (3.4 dfi, pdk) i've got a strange issue. Cold start, when applying more than 30/40% throttle in every gear, while moving, i can hear a very unusual droning noise coming from the engine. I can't feel the usual boxer sound, it's something like having a heavy modified intake, flat deep note. I can also feel a sort of light vibration. The engine revs up, but it feels strange. Once it's warmed up (just a couple of kilometers are enough), if i turn off the engine and turn it on again the problem goes away. The problem presented itself randomly, but it's now getting more and more frequent. No CEL light on. I also opened the engine bay while keeping it on with the issue, and i can hear a very strange noise, a sort of "flapping" noise. I was in a Porsche assistance center when i've done this, but they had no clue about the issue. I had also a transmission new adaptment with the piwis, but nothing changed. Any clue?

POST 2Original post

Problem solved, it was the camshaft solenoid of bank 2....

POST 3Original post

how did you find this? PIWIS?

POST 4Original post

Even if the CEL was off, there were 2 errors recorded in the ECU. P0018 and P1324, readable with a simple OBD bluetooth interface. Piwis confirmed. Both codes refers to a wrong intake camshaft position on bank 2. Moving the solenoid to bank 1 also changed the errors. It seems that the solenoid was slow to activate the actuator, and the actuator itself a little bit stuck due to burnt oil residuals. Everything was cleaned up, new solenoid installed and it seems that the issue is solved. I've now strange troubles with the sport plus, but that's another story.

POST 5Original post

Thanks for the info! BTW - which side is bank 1 on our cars?

POST 6Original post

bank 1 is passenger side

POST 7Original post

Many thanks !!! :thanks:

POST 8Original post

glad you've found the problem - how much did it cost to repair/replace?

POST 9Original post

The solenoid is not expensive, 150€+vat, the installation 50€+vat Considering however that an internal engine cleaning was required and i also had a full maintenance service, the bill was over 1000€

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