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VW Code 03896

03896 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles ng high pressure valve (n372), short to ground or change pressure control solenoid 5 (n233) short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

03896 Possible Causes:

03896 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 03896 Code

  • Inspect all the connections transmission output speed sensor 2 (g196), no signal
  • 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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