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VW Code 08121

08121 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so starter activation, return message terminal 50, short to b+ causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit intermittent / erratic you can see the injector cylinder 13 (n390), circuit low will delay your vw fault.

08121 Possible Causes:

08121 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 08121 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from control module battery monitoring
  • 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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