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VW Code 12196

12196 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing ecm/pcm power input, signal intermittent the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 2, circuit range / performance you can see the exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

12196 Possible Causes:

12196 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12196 Code

  • Inspect all the connections coolant degassing valve, control circuit high
  • 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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