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VW Code 00738

00738 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine control module throttle actuator position, performance retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at upper limit . So for next exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded is the final reason of the code.

00738 Possible Causes:

00738 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00738 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle position output, 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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