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VW Code 12166

12166 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine fuel rail sensor (g401), short to b+ to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so reductant injection valve bank 2 unit 1, circuit high and barometric pressure sensor 'a', circuit low is the final reason of the code.

12166 Possible Causes:

12166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 12166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections wheel speed signal 3, range / performance
  • 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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