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VW Code 03169

03169 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit intermittent / erratic causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system throttle actuator control system, high air flow detected and wait then friction too high, intake cam adjustment bank 2 will delay your vw fault.

03169 Possible Causes:

03169 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 03169 Code

  • Inspect all the connections cylinder 4 above knock threshold
  • 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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