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VW Code 01973

01973 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 1, circuit high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start 'b' rocker arm actuator control, circuit / open and wait then exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached is the final reason of the code.

01973 Possible Causes:

01973 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 01973 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e' / 'f', voltage correlation
  • 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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