Crank/cam correlation Bank 1 sensor B on Audi — exhaust cam adjuster fault on EA888/EA111 (sister code to P0016).
Audi P0017 — Crank/cam correlation Bank 1 sensor B on Audi — exhaust cam adjuster fault on EA888/EA111 (sister code to P0016). Typical UK independent garage cost: £750–£2200.
What actually causes P0017 on a Audi
P0017 on Audi normally pairs with P0016 once chain stretch is established. Read both; treat as the same timing job.
Audi engines that log P0017
- 1.4 TSI EA111
- 1.8/2.0 TSI EA888 Gen2/Gen3
- 1.4 TFSI EA211
How we diagnose P0017 on a Audi
- Live exhaust cam deviation
- Test exhaust VVT solenoid
- Cold rattle confirmation
- Full timing kit if stretch confirmed
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
P0017 alone with no cold rattle can be the exhaust VVT solenoid — cheap fix worth trying first.
Audi P0017 repair cost in the UK
Expect £750–£2200 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Audi are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
Audi P0017 + P0016 + rattle = stop the car. One more start risks valve contact on EA888.
Codes usually seen alongside P0017 on Audi
- P0016
- P0341
Symptoms drivers report with P0017
- Chain rattle on cold start for 2–5 seconds then quiet
- Rough idle, especially when warm, with slight vibration
- Loss of power / limp mode under hard acceleration
- MPG drop and slight increase in oil consumption
- Paired codes: P0016 (bank 1 sensor A intake), P0011/P0014 (VVT over-advanced), P0341 (cam sensor)
Repairs that clear P0017
- Timing chain service
- Sensor replacement
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0017 guide.