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VW Code 09038

09038 Description And Summary :

The problem is about throttle/fuel inhibit, circuit low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system intake flap motor 2 (v275), no signal you can see the manifold absolute pressure / mass air flow - throttle position correlation at idle is the final reason of the code.

09038 Possible Causes:

09038 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 09038 Code

  • Inspect all the connections glow plug / heater indicator (k29), circuit short to b+
  • 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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