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VW Code 12420

12420 Description And Summary :

The problem is about coolant fan (v7), open circuit the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles givers 2 for intake air temperature (g299), signal too largely or change charging system, voltage high is the final reason of the code.

12420 Possible Causes:

12420 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12420 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake air temperature sensor 1/2 correlation
  • 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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