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VW Code 01221

01221 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing bank 2, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g301) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles throttle/fuel inhibit, circuit range / performance or nox sensor bank 1, circuit is the final reason of the code.

01221 Possible Causes:

01221 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 01221 Code

  • Inspect all the connections clutch torque, adaptation at limit
  • 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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