Replacement engine codes P0018 and P0019?

Tiny
KINGJD123
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  • 2010 AUDI Q5
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
I changed my engine on the vehicle listed above. When I plug the code reader in I get p0018 and p0019. Now when I pulled this engine from the donor car I read only a SAI code beforehand and these codes popped when I put it in my car. I changed the wiring harness because the donor was a 2009 I have a 2010. Are there any differences in sensors I may be missing it sounds good and I feel its electrical because nothing happens in between putting in engines. No misfires.
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 AT 7:45 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Both codes are related to the same bank on the engine. It could be a misalignment issue with the timing chain. I would think if it was electrical, it would likely be on both sides of the engine. I say that with the idea that the donor was a different year.

Audi's are very sensitive to variations in timing. By any chance, did you inspect the timing chains/timing before the installation? Also, is this the same vehicle having transmission issues? If so, is the transmission from a different model year as well?

Let me know.

Joe
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Thursday, December 21st, 2023 AT 10:49 PM
Tiny
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Yes, same problem with transmission I got the codes read on an expensive scanner and these codes are stored but not active.
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Friday, December 22nd, 2023 AT 7:15 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I suspect you will need to find someone with what is called vag-com. It is a specific program for computers specific to VW and Audi.

Is that something you have or have access to?

Joe
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Friday, December 22nd, 2023 AT 7:06 PM

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