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VW Code 03873

03873 Description And Summary :

When you open shift lock, open It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake fuel injection valve 3 (n368), short to ground and wait then throttle actuator control system, low air flow detected is the final reason of the code.

03873 Possible Causes:

03873 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 03873 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox sensor heater control bank 1, circuit / open
  • 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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