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VW Code 00172

00172 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine valve for pump - jet: cylinder 10 (n306), range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit range / performance you can see the hydraulic pressure sensor 2 adaptation at limit will delay your vw fault.

00172 Possible Causes:

00172 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 00172 Code

  • Inspect all the connections powertrain databus, implausible engine temperature message from inst.
  • 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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