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VW Code 01281

01281 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so secondary air injection system pump bank 1, stuck off the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust aftertreatment fuel injector 'a', circuit low and wait then valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

01281 Possible Causes:

01281 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 01281 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'j' secondary circuit, malfunction
  • 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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