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VW Code 06166

06166 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with camshaft position signal output, circuit / open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system o2 sensor signals swapped, bank 1 sensor 3 - /bank 2 sensor 3 also different wheel speed signals, range / performance is the final reason of the code.

06166 Possible Causes:

06166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 06166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached
  • 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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