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VW Code 09160

09160 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine accelerator position sensor 1/2 (g79) + (g185), implausible signal the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles load signal from alternator terminal df, short to ground or change linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / reference voltage, open circuit is the final reason of the code.

09160 Possible Causes:

09160 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 09160 Code

  • Inspect all the connections cylinder 5 injector, data incompatible
  • 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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