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VW Code 12261

12261 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine fuel injection valve 2 (n367), open circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system engine coolant temperature signal, short to ground also ignition coil cylinder 15, low circuit is the final reason of the code.

12261 Possible Causes:

12261 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 12261 Code

  • Inspect all the connections transmission output speed sensor 2 (g196), circuit range / performance
  • 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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