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VW Code 08638

08638 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine nox sensor heater sense bank 2, circuit high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system sensor 2 for hydraulic pressure in transmission, open or short to b+ you can see the exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, electrical error will delay your vw fault.

08638 Possible Causes:

08638 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 08638 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 2 sensor 3, biased / stuck rich
  • 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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