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VW Code 12246

12246 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing ecm/pcm power input, signal causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system fuel level sensor 2, performance and wait then oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s1, pump current, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12246 Possible Causes:

12246 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12246 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature, bank 1 sensor 2, out of range
  • 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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