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VW Code 12081

12081 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing intake manifold tuning (imt) valve position sensor / switch bank 1, circuit low the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to ground or change coolant circulation pump relay (j151), short to b+ will delay your vw fault.

12081 Possible Causes:

12081 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12081 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 1, lower limit not reached
  • 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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