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VW Code 01638

01638 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine o2 sensor exhaust sample error bank 2 sensor 1 retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start intake manifold runner position sensor / switch, circuit low bank 2 . So for next secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit short to ground will delay your vw fault.

01638 Possible Causes:

01638 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 01638 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'g' 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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