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VW Code 12168

12168 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with data bus powertrain, missing message from control module battery monitoring to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so control circuit for controller for turbocharger 2 (j725): electrical malfunction . On the other hand secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12168 Possible Causes:

12168 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 12168 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, open 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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