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VW Code 01261

01261 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so powertrain data bus, missing message from instrument cluster causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system starter relay 1, electrical malfunction in circuit (relay stuck / does not switch) and reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

01261 Possible Causes:

01261 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 01261 Code

  • Inspect all the connections please check dtc memory of instrument panel ecu
  • 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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