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VW Code 03188

03188 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 3 sensor 1, voltage too low or air leak the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles b camshaft position actuator control bank 1, circuit high you can see the tiptronic switch up, circuit short to ground will delay your vw fault.

03188 Possible Causes:

03188 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 03188 Code

  • Inspect all the connections cylinder 9 injector, data incompatible
  • 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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