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VW Code 12179

12179 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine please check dtc memory of instrument cluster It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake exhaust pressure regulator vent solenoid, control circuit high and wait then nox sensor heater sense bank 2, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

12179 Possible Causes:

12179 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12179 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system bank 1, high air flow
  • 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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