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VW Code 02801

02801 Description And Summary :

The problem is about secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit electrical malfunction the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448) . On the other hand throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e' / 'f', voltage correlation is the final reason of the code.

02801 Possible Causes:

02801 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 02801 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 1 no activity
  • 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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