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VW Code 12481

12481 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit / open It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake ignition coil cylinder 16, open circuit . So for next ignition coil 'j' secondary circuit, malfunction will delay your vw fault.

12481 Possible Causes:

12481 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 12481 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4, sensor 2, signal too slowly
  • 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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