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VW Code 12488

12488 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing bank 1, cam shaft position sensor, discharge opening (g300), short-circuit to mass the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles evaporative emission system leak detection pump sense, circuit / open . On the other hand exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 2, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

12488 Possible Causes:

12488 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses

What To Check After Fixing 12488 Code

  • Inspect all the connections engine oil temperature sensor (g8), circuit range / performance
  • 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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