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VW Code 12178

12178 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust gas temperature control bank 4, range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles valve for pump - jet, cylinder 6 (n245), electrical malfunction you can see the o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 1 sensor 1 is the final reason of the code.

12178 Possible Causes:

12178 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12178 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message from immobilizer
  • 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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