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VW Code 12398

12398 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'f', circuit intermittent causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to ground or change data bus powertrain, implausible message of the a/c control module will delay your vw fault.

12398 Possible Causes:

12398 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 12398 Code

  • Inspect all the connections cylinder 5 above knock threshold
  • 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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