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VW Code 01821

01821 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine cylinder 4 above knock threshold causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 2 sensor 1 or change o2 sensor reference voltage bank 2 sensor 1, circuit / open is the final reason of the code.

01821 Possible Causes:

01821 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 01821 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox sensor heater control bank 1, 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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