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VW Code 12406

12406 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine vacuum reservoir pressure sensor, circuit range / performance causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system coolant fan control 2: open or short to ground or change exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), short to ground will delay your vw fault.

12406 Possible Causes:

12406 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12406 Code

  • Inspect all the connections park/neutral switch input circuit
  • 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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