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DTC/P0022

P0022 : "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Retarded (Bank 2)

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Moderee GraviteConduite possible (a court terme)Emissions

P0022 means the intake camshaft on bank 2 is positioned more retarded than the ECU commanded it to be. The variable valve timing system on bank 2 cannot advance the camshaft to the target angle, typically due to a stuck VVT solenoid, low oil pressure, a stretched timing chain, or a worn cam phaser. The code only appears on V6, V8, V10, and V12 engines.

Cout de reparation estimeDe 60 € a 6000 €+, varie selon le vehicule

Que signifie P0022 ?

P0022 means the intake camshaft on bank 2 is positioned more retarded than the ECU commanded it to be. The variable valve timing system on bank 2 cannot advance the camshaft to the target angle, typically due to a stuck VVT solenoid, low oil pressure, a stretched timing chain, or a worn cam phaser. The code only appears on V6, V8, V10, and V12 engines.

P0022 est un code defaut lie a emissions, classe en gravite moderate. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0022 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0022 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0022, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Check engine light illuminated
  • Rough idle and unstable engine speed
  • Hard starting, particularly when warm
  • Loss of low-end torque and noticeable hesitation
  • Rattling noise from the front of the engine on cold start
  • Increased fuel consumption

Quelles sont les causes de P0022 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0022, classees selon la probabilite qu'elles soient en cause :

eleveeDirty or low engine oil affecting bank 2 VVT solenoid
eleveeFaulty bank 2 VVT solenoid (stuck closed or open)
moyenneStretched timing chain or worn tensioner on bank 2
moyenneClogged oil passages to the bank 2 cam phaser
faibleWorn bank 2 cam phaser unable to hold position

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0022 ?

En general oui, pour des trajets courts. Short trips to a workshop are acceptable, but the engine may stall, idle roughly, or hesitate. P0022 is a bank 2 fault, indicating a V6 or larger engine. Continued driving with timing chain problems on a V-engine risks valve damage and a 5000 EUR or greater engine rebuild on interference designs.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0022 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0022 :

  1. Check engine oil level and condition. Use only the manufacturer-specified oil approval. Low or contaminated oil is the most frequent cause of P0022 and the cheapest first step
  2. Use a scan tool to monitor live cam phasing data on bank 2. Compare actual versus commanded intake cam angle. A persistent negative deviation confirms the camshaft is stuck retarded
  3. Locate the bank 2 intake VVT solenoid and remove it. Inspect the mesh filter screen for sludge debris, which restricts oil flow and prevents proper cam advance. Clean or replace
  4. Measure solenoid resistance with a multimeter (typically 6 to 13 ohms). Out-of-spec readings indicate a failed solenoid
  5. If the oil, screen, and solenoid all check out, suspect timing chain wear or a sticking cam phaser. A workshop will need to remove the bank 2 valve cover for direct inspection

Combien coute la reparation de P0022 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0022 varient selon la cause profonde et ton vehicule. Voici des estimations courantes :

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Engine oil and filter change €40–€100 €20–€50 €60–€150 Facile
Replace bank 2 VVT solenoid €80–€300 €60–€200 €140–€500 Moderee
Replace timing chain kit on V-engine €800–€3000 €800–€3000 €1600–€6000 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

P0022 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0022 se comporte differemment selon ton vehicule. Selectionne ta voiture ci-dessous pour des causes propres au modele, les problemes connus et des estimations de couts ajustees :

BMW

P0022 sur BMW 3 Series

2005–2024

P0022 on a 3 Series implies the M3 with the S65 V8, where bank 2 VANOS solenoid failure is a documented issue. The S65 also has the well-known rod bearing service requirement at 100,000 km, so bundling repairs makes economic sense. VANOS solenoid sets BMW around 300 to 500 EUR per side OEM.

Quelles sont les causes de P0022 sur une BMW 3 Series ?

BMW 3 SeriesM3 E90/E92 S65 V8 bank 2 VANOS solenoid stuck retarded
BMW 3 SeriesS63 V8 bank 2 phaser sticking on high-mileage M5

Cout de reparation de P0022 pour BMW 3 Series

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de BMW 3 Seriesajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a BMW

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Engine oil and filter change €56–€140 €28–€70 €84–€210 Facile
Replace bank 2 VVT solenoid €112–€420 €84–€280 €196–€700 Moderee
Replace timing chain kit on V-engine €1120–€4200 €1120–€4200 €2240–€8400 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Audi

P0022 sur Audi A6

2005–2024

The A6 3.0 TFSI EA837 supercharged V6 is the prime P0022 candidate. Bank 2 intake adjuster failure or stuck solenoid is the typical cause at 100,000 to 150,000 km. The supercharger must come off for chain access, which is why labour is 1500 EUR or more. Always bundle bank 1 and bank 2 adjuster replacements.

Quelles sont les causes de P0022 sur une Audi A6 ?

Audi A63.0 TFSI bank 2 intake adjuster stuck retarded
Audi A6Clogged solenoid screen from long oil change intervals

Cout de reparation de P0022 pour Audi A6

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Audi A6ajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Audi

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Engine oil and filter change €52–€130 €26–€65 €78–€195 Facile
Replace bank 2 VVT solenoid €104–€390 €78–€260 €182–€650 Moderee
Replace timing chain kit on V-engine €1040–€3900 €1040–€3900 €2080–€7800 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Mercedes-Benz

P0022 sur Mercedes E-Class

2005–2024

The M276 V6 sets P0022 frequently due to bank 2 camshaft adjuster magnet failure or sticking. Mercedes Magnet Stellglieder are 250 to 400 EUR per side. Use only MB-approved 229.5 or 229.51 oil. The M278 V8 has similar issues. Plan for 400 to 600 EUR per side fully installed.

Quelles sont les causes de P0022 sur une Mercedes E-Class ?

Mercedes E-ClassM276 V6 bank 2 adjuster magnet stuck retarded
Mercedes E-ClassM278 V8 bank 2 phaser wear at high mileage

Cout de reparation de P0022 pour Mercedes E-Class

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Mercedes E-Classajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Mercedes-Benz

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Engine oil and filter change €56–€140 €28–€70 €84–€210 Facile
Replace bank 2 VVT solenoid €112–€420 €84–€280 €196–€700 Moderee
Replace timing chain kit on V-engine €1120–€4200 €1120–€4200 €2240–€8400 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Volkswagen

P0022 sur Volkswagen Touareg

2005–2024

The Touareg 3.0 TFSI V6 and 3.0 TDI V6 (CASA, CASB) are the typical P0022 candidates. On the 3.0 TDI, bank 2 chain stretch is well-documented and often sets multiple correlation and timing codes together. On the 3.0 TFSI, the bank 2 intake adjuster failure mirrors the Audi A6 pattern. Plan for 3000 EUR or more at a VAG specialist for full chain replacement.

Quelles sont les causes de P0022 sur une Volkswagen Touareg ?

Volkswagen Touareg3.0 TDI V6 bank 2 chain stretch (CASA/CASB)
Volkswagen Touareg3.0 TFSI bank 2 intake adjuster stuck retarded

Cout de reparation de P0022 pour Volkswagen Touareg

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Volkswagen Touaregajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Volkswagen

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Engine oil and filter change €60–€150 €30–€75 €90–€225 Facile
Replace bank 2 VVT solenoid €120–€450 €90–€300 €210–€750 Moderee
Replace timing chain kit on V-engine €1200–€4500 €1200–€4500 €2400–€9000 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0022 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

Questions frequentes sur P0022

What does timing retarded mean for P0022?

Retarded timing means the intake camshaft is opening later than the ECU commanded. The VVT system has two states: advanced (cam opens earlier) and retarded (cam opens later). P0022 specifically means bank 2 is stuck in a retarded position when the ECU wants it advanced. P0021 is the opposite, stuck advanced.

Can I just clean the VVT solenoid instead of replacing it?

Sometimes yes. If the solenoid tests good electrically (6 to 13 ohms resistance), the cause is often a clogged mesh filter screen. Carefully remove the solenoid, clean the screen with brake cleaner and a soft brush, and reinstall. If P0022 returns within a few weeks, replacement is the right call.

Why do P0022 and P0021 both appear on V-engines but not on inline-4 engines?

P0021 and P0022 specifically refer to bank 2, which only exists on engines with two cylinder banks (V6, V8, V10, V12). Inline engines have one bank only and set P0011 (advanced) or P0012 (retarded) instead. The diagnostic process is identical between bank 1 and bank 2, but V-engine access and parts are more expensive.

How serious is P0022 on a high-mileage Audi 3.0 TFSI?

Take it seriously. The 3.0 TFSI EA837 is known for camshaft adjuster failures and chain stretch around 100,000 to 150,000 km. Starting with an oil change and bank 2 VVT solenoid replacement (500 to 800 EUR total) is reasonable. If P0022 returns, plan for full chain kit replacement at 2500 to 4500 EUR including labour. Ignoring it risks valve damage.

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