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VW Code 03870

03870 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine valve for pump - jet, cylinder 4 (n243), electrical malfunction retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start oxygen sensor b1 s1: heating circuit regulation at upper limit, upper limit exceeded and reductant temperature sensor, circuit intermittent is the final reason of the code.

03870 Possible Causes:

03870 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 03870 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 1 sensor 1
  • 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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