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VW Code 12256

12256 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine low pressure fuel system sensor (g410), circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system system too rich at higher load, bank 2 or nox sensor heater sense bank 1, circuit intermittent is the final reason of the code.

12256 Possible Causes:

12256 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12256 Code

  • Inspect all the connections potentiometer 2 for egr (g466), signal too 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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