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VW Code 12498

12498 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit high run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed exhaust bank 3 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly lean also exhaust bank 1 sensor 1 individual cylinder control, sensor dynamic too low is the final reason of the code.

12498 Possible Causes:

12498 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12498 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / reference voltage, short to b+
  • 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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