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VW Code 12278

12278 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine valve for pump - jet: cylinder 7 (n303), range / performance to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so angle sensors 1 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g297), signal too small and linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / reference voltage, implausible is the final reason of the code.

12278 Possible Causes:

12278 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12278 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor negative current control bank 2 sensor 1, circuit / open
  • 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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