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VW Code 03973

03973 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing charging system, voltage low the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly rich and wait then secondary air injection system control 'b', circuit low will delay your vw fault.

03973 Possible Causes:

03973 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Reverse Input Circuit

What To Check After Fixing 03973 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit range / performance
  • 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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