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VW Code 03173

03173 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing exhaust bank 3 sensor 1, inner resistance implausible run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit range / performance and givers 2 for intake air temperature (g299), signal too small is the final reason of the code.

03173 Possible Causes:

03173 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 03173 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), range / performance
  • 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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