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VW Code 03166

03166 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case bank 1, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g300) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system o2 sensor pumping current trim bank 2 sensor 1, circuit high you can see the data bus powertrain, implausible message from immobilizer will delay your vw fault.

03166 Possible Causes:

03166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 03166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections transmission coolant circuit relay, intermittent
  • 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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