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VW Code 01788

01788 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault ignition coil 'd' primary control, short to plus causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system throttle/pedal position sensor 'b', maximum stop performance you can see the pressure sensor for brake boost (g294), short to ground is the final reason of the code.

01788 Possible Causes:

01788 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 01788 Code

  • Inspect all the connections catalyst system exhaust bank 3, effectiveness too 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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