Question

Hello, My 2001 vw Passat threw a code? p0010 when i took it to get inspected. months before that, A low pressure warning came on the dash,Then another few weeks my engine light came on? So at this point, I don't drive the car, just wondering, could that low pressure warning cause the engine light to come on?

Answer 1

P0010 Bank 1 Camshaft adjustment malfunction

Yes this will cause the code to set. If the oil light is on. On VW this is a oil feed problem here a TSB if your interested

Vehicle Information

Condition

Engine Oil Pressure Too Low, Light is ON, Engine Flush

Technical Background

The low engine oil pressure condition may be caused by a restriction of the oil pump suction line strainer.

Production Solution

Not applicable.

Service

Preliminary diagnosis reveals an actual low Engine  oil pressure condition (engine oil level is okay and oil pressure switch, instrument cluster, wiring harness, etc. are okay).

^	Place the vehicle in "service position".
^	Remove cylinder head cover.
^	Remove plastic oil deflectors from the top of intake camshaft.
^	Inspect all camshaft bearings (remove only one cap at a time) for damage. If one or more camshaft bearings are damaged, the complete engine must be replaced as described in "Engine Replacement Guidelines" section. If ALL camshaft bearings are okay (NOT damaged), the engine must be repaired as described in "Engine Repair Guidelines" section. Engine Repair Guidelines: This section applies if NONE of the camshaft bearings are damaged: ^ Inspect camshaft chain tensioner-adjuster for visible damage on pads in contact with chain. Replace tensioner-adjuster if pads are damaged. ^ Drain engine oil and remove oil pan. ^ Visually inspect engine oil pump suction line strainer for obstructions (use background lighting if necessary). If engine oil pump suction line strainer is NOT obstructed: ^ Further diagnosis is required to determine root cause of low engine oil pressure. Repair as necessary