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VW Code 12165

12165 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing outside temperature sensor 2 (g249), short to ground mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor system too lean at higher load, bank 2 you can see the sensor 3 for intake air temperature (g520), signal high is the final reason of the code.

12165 Possible Causes:

12165 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12165 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from control module level control
  • 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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