Possible Camchain issue?

[Chris_R]

I think I may have an issue with my cam chain developing, while sitting in traffic this evening there was a definite diesel type noise at idle when the car is warm - there is a little rattle on start up but that is nothing unexpected I thought. I may be just noticing it because I had the windows down which is a first since I bought it. It's not full on loud just an annoyance more than anything.
Had a quick scan and it appears I have this too - related?
000017 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake)
               P0011 - 004 - Retard Setpoint not Reached (Over-Advanced) - Intermittent
             

Cleared the code and it immediately came back at idle parked on the drive.
Car doesn't appear down on power - though I do wonder if it could be better with this sorted. There was no MIL at all, cambelt etc was done just a couple of months ago, new DV, oil change done just a fortnight ago (Longlife Quantum and genuine filter fitted)

Anyone had the chain and tensioner done with an idea of the cost at a garage to get sorted - had a look at the DIY but to be honest I don't have the specialist tools and seems daft to buy them as a one off job, not sure that timing is something I would want to mess with although I am competent enough with the tools.
I was considering getting it remapped next week but think I will hold off booking until I am confident it's mechanically sound.

[pudding]

It's likely the timing is off if the cam belt was done recently.  Where was it done?  Dealer or independent?   The diesel noise is also a worn chain, so I think you have 2 issues to sort!

[Pesky jones]

I would sort the issue before remapping. I think around £500 for a indpendant specialist to do the work (not including adjustor replacement).

Get the chain replaced, and ask them to look at the fault code with respect to the timing.

[Chris_R]

Cheers guys, thought they would both be related to the chain. My local indy VAG guys did the cambelt just month or so ago, I am not sure if the fault was already present as I got my VCDS afterwards.
Will get it in to them to check out and do the chain while its in too as they are very trustworthy - been using them since they started and they are a good bunch.

[akbarirfan]

How did you get on here Chris?