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VW Code 04138

04138 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with o2 sensor negative current control bank 1 sensor 1, circuit high the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles cooling bypass valve, exhaust gas recirculation flow, electrical or change shift lock, short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

04138 Possible Causes:

04138 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 04138 Code

  • Inspect all the connections system too rich at higher load, bank 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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