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VW Code 06166

06166 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 2, circuit range / performance causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system tiptronic switch down (f189), open circuit / signal to b+ you can see the injector control pressure regulator, circuit / open is the final reason of the code.

06166 Possible Causes:

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

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 06166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit intermittent / erratic
  • 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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