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VW Code 00298

00298 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), short to ground causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system ignition coil 'l' secondary circuit, malfunction or transmission coolant circuit relay, intermittent is the final reason of the code.

00298 Possible Causes:

00298 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00298 Code

  • Inspect all the connections relays for pump load air cooling (j536), short-circuit after pluses
  • 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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