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VW Code 02196

02196 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault system too rich at higher load, bank 2 causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system a/c request b, circuit high you can see the signal buzzer activation, short to b+ will delay your vw fault.

02196 Possible Causes:

02196 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 02196 Code

  • Inspect all the connections relays for small amount of heat (j359), disconnected or short to ground
  • 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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