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VW Code 12491

12491 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine tiptronic switch (f189), implausible signal retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start bank 1, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g300) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation also power supply, voltage high voltage will delay your vw fault.

12491 Possible Causes:

12491 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 12491 Code

  • Inspect all the connections camshaft position signal output, circuit low
  • 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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