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VW Code 00512

00512 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 2, biased / stuck lean It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake intake manifold tuning valve (bank 1), stuck closed or change engine coolant temperature signal, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

00512 Possible Causes:

00512 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00512 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel level sensor 2, circuit low voltage
  • 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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