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VW Code 00401

00401 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine glow plug control module 2 (j703), electrical malfunction causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system hydraulic actuator position sender (g302), upper limit exceeded and turbocharger speed sensor, circuit range / performance will delay your vw fault.

00401 Possible Causes:

00401 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00401 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 4, circuit high
  • 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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