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VW Code 01201

01201 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine pressure control solenoid 4 (n218), open / short to ground retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start ecm/pcm power input, signal high and secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

01201 Possible Causes:

01201 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 01201 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached
  • 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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