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VW Code 08038

08038 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust aftertreatment fuel injector 'a', circuit / open the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit short to b+ also exhaust bank 3 sensor 1, voltage too low or air leak will delay your vw fault.

08038 Possible Causes:

08038 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

What To Check After Fixing 08038 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit of electrical errors
  • 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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