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VW Code 11873

11873 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault mil control circuit, open / short to b+ It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s1, signal shorted to heater circuit and wait then exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 1, circuit range / performance will delay your vw fault.

11873 Possible Causes:

11873 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 11873 Code

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