2014 VW Jetta SE at 82k miles with a 1.8t automatic transmission engine. Low power when accelerating and while turning, results in misfire light coming on (non-flashing). This has been going on for several months. I’ve brought it in to a VW dealer and a mechanic, and neither found anything wrong. They just did oil changes and oddly enough the car would be fine for 1-2k miles before the misfires came back.
This weekend I got it scanned and got code p0341 (fault with camshaft position sensor). I got quotes from half a dozen dealers for a new sensor and installation. They say installation is a two hour job due to “programming and fault clearing.” Is two hours right, or would I be able to buy the part and have a trustworthy independent mechanic install for me? I’m not sure if “programming and fault clearing” really requires two hours of labor when replacing a sensor based on a few things I've seen on Youtube, etc.
Additionally, could this code mean other things aside from replacing the camshaft position sensor? I’m looking to trade in this car within the next year or so. Hoping for a reliable fix to keep it running well while I still need it.
Thanks!
Hy!
There are tips for VW Jetta about the code, maybe are helpful (click there).
I suggest you find an honest mechanic. Ask friends, auto-parts stores, coworkers etc. Probably you will find one.
Good luck!
You don’t need to go to the dealer to that. Find a good mechanic to change the part.
I watched Scotty's videos on this as well as more VW specific ones and I'm confident I can do it myself. So the dealer telling me that they needed 2 hours to do the job was BS, right? It seems like a relatively easy job that can be done in 5 minutes. Just changing the sensor out for a new one.
@tom91
It depends where it is placed. If easy accessible, you won't have much work to do. Otherwise you will have to 'dig' to get to it.