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VW Code 078

078 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine activation 2-unit injector valve, short to b+ mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor exhaust bank 4 main catalyst, effectiveness too low you can see the secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground will delay your vw fault.

078 Possible Causes:

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

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 078 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), low
  • 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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