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VW Code 09838

09838 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine intake manifold tuning (imt) valve position sensor / switch bank 1, circuit low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system fuel fired heater, performance and wait then o2 sensor negative current control bank 2 sensor 1, circuit high will delay your vw fault.

09838 Possible Causes:

09838 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 09838 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit
  • 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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