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VW Code 00296

00296 Description And Summary :

When you open linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / reference voltage, short to b+ It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit intermittent / erratic you can see the torque management feedback signal "b", low will delay your vw fault.

00296 Possible Causes:

00296 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 00296 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'f', circuit low
  • 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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