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VW Code 00116

00116 Description And Summary :

When you open cylinder 3 above knock threshold causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system control module 1 for cooling fan, short circuit also secondary air injection system control 'b', circuit low is the final reason of the code.

00116 Possible Causes:

00116 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00116 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'a' / 'c', voltage correlation
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

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