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VW Code 12169

12169 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine data bus powertrain, missing messages the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles radiator exhaust control 2, short-circuit after mass or change reset-resistant limp-mode active is the final reason of the code.

12169 Possible Causes:

12169 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12169 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded
  • 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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