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VW Code 01478

01478 Description And Summary :

The problem is about butterfly valve drive 2 (g296) of electrical errors in the electric circuit retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start a/c refrigerant pressure sensor 'b', circuit low you can see the throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'd', circuit intermittent is the final reason of the code.

01478 Possible Causes:

01478 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

What To Check After Fixing 01478 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake air heater "a", circuit low
  • 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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