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VW Code 08860

08860 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing intake air heater "a", circuit range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles valve for pump - jet: cylinder 10 (n306), regulation range exceeded also turbo/super charger wastegate solenoid d (n389), signal low is the final reason of the code.

08860 Possible Causes:

08860 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 08860 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ecm/pcm power relay sense, circuit range / performance
  • 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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