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VW Code 01686

01686 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 3 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly lean the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / reference voltage, short to b+ also fuel additive control module requested mil illumination is the final reason of the code.

01686 Possible Causes:

01686 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 01686 Code

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