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VW Code 00221

00221 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine cylinder 3 above knock threshold run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit short to b+ you can see the secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

00221 Possible Causes:

00221 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00221 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle actuator control system, stuck open
  • 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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