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VW Code 03831

03831 Description And Summary :

The problem is about secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so radiator fan 2 (v177), difficulty of movement / blocked you can see the signal buzzer activation, short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

03831 Possible Causes:

03831 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 03831 Code

  • Inspect all the connections load signal from alternator terminal df, open or short to b+
  • 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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