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VW Code 12178

12178 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine relay for exhaust cooling agent (n313), short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles cylinder 4 above knock threshold . On the other hand reductant temperature sensor, circuit intermittent is the final reason of the code.

12178 Possible Causes:

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

  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12178 Code

  • Inspect all the connections torque management request input signal a, low
  • 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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