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VW Code 00217

00217 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with altitude adaptation, signal out of tolerance causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 1, compensation wire pump current, open circuit . On the other hand accelerator pedal position sensor 1 (g79), signal too high is the final reason of the code.

00217 Possible Causes:

00217 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00217 Code

  • Inspect all the connections valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), range / performance
  • 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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