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VW Code 03291

03291 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine accelerator pedal position sensor 1 (g79), signal too high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start ignition coil 'b' secondary circuit, malfunction you can see the valve for starting with empty tank-nxxx, open or short to ground is the final reason of the code.

03291 Possible Causes:

03291 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 03291 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 2, biased / stuck lean
  • 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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