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VW Code 12186

12186 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine motor for intake manifold flap (v157), malfunction mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after mass and wait then throttle actuator control system, forced limited power is the final reason of the code.

12186 Possible Causes:

12186 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12186 Code

  • Inspect all the connections vacuum reservoir pressure sensor, 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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