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VW Code 12278

12278 Description And Summary :

When you open exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 4, circuit intermittent / erratic run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed engine coolant temperature signal, range / performance and oxygen sensor b1 s1: heating circuit regulation at upper limit, lower limit exceeded will delay your vw fault.

12278 Possible Causes:

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

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 12278 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 1 sensor 1, circuit high
  • 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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