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VW Code 12516

12516 Description And Summary :

The problem is about throttle position output, circuit high the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles tiptronic switch recognition (f189), open circuit / signal to b+ and data bus powertrain, missing message from control module electric parking brake is the final reason of the code.

12516 Possible Causes:

12516 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12516 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s1, signal shorted to heater circuit
  • 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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