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VW Code 03868

03868 Description And Summary :

When you open exhaust gas recirculation cooling system, performance retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start hydraulic pressure sensor 1, adaptation at limit or reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit / open is the final reason of the code.

03868 Possible Causes:

03868 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 03868 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data-bus powertrain, implausible message from level control module (j197)
  • 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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