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VW Code 12501

12501 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'a', circuit intermittent / erratic to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so cylinder 3 above knock threshold . So for next linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / reference voltage, short to ground will delay your vw fault.

12501 Possible Causes:

12501 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 12501 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from central electronics
  • 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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