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VW Code 12156

12156 Description And Summary :

The problem is about pressure sensor for brake boost (g294), short to ground causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system ignition coil 'l' secondary circuit, malfunction or change angle sensors 2 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g298), implausible signal is the final reason of the code.

12156 Possible Causes:

12156 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 12156 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold runner control, basic setting not completed
  • 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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