VW Code 00038

00038 Description And Summary :
When you open glow plug / heater relay, circuit open / short to ground It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake secondary air injection system pump bank 2, stuck on and ignition coil 'i' primary control, short to plus is the final reason of the code.

00038 Possible Causes:

00038 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 00038 Code

Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 1 sensor 1, performance
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

00038 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 00038 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 00038 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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