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VW Code 00868

00868 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing coolant fan (v7), open circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit intermittent / erratic bank or fuel mixture control adjustment range 1, lower limit not reached will delay your vw fault.

00868 Possible Causes:

00868 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 00868 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s1, heater return coupling
  • 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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