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VW Code 03189

03189 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, short-circuit after mass causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system torque management feedback signal "a" . So for next exhaust bank 1 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded is the final reason of the code.

03189 Possible Causes:

03189 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 03189 Code

  • Inspect all the connections hydraulic actuator valve (n331), electrical malfunction
  • 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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