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VW Code 12261

12261 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit electrical malfunction and wait then o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 1, biased / stuck rich will delay your vw fault.

12261 Possible Causes:

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

  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12261 Code

  • Inspect all the connections coolant fan control module 2, malfunction
  • 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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