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VW Code 11172

11172 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing accelerator pedal position sensor 2 (g185), signal too high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection system pump bank 1, stuck on or change secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit range / performance is the final reason of the code.

11172 Possible Causes:

11172 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 11172 Code

  • Inspect all the connections turbo/super charger wastegate solenoid c (n388), signal low
  • 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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