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VW Code 12296

12296 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault vehicle speed signal, circuit short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, short-circuit after mass and wait then o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 2 sensor 1 will delay your vw fault.

12296 Possible Causes:

12296 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12296 Code

  • Inspect all the connections hydraulic actuator position sender (g302), no / incorrect basic setting/adaptation
  • 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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