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VW Code 00162

00162 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit / open It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake accelerator position sensor 2 (g185), signal too high or change diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'b', circuit low is the final reason of the code.

00162 Possible Causes:

00162 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 00162 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 1, lower limit not reached
  • 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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