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VW Code 12551

12551 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed databus engine-engine, implausible message and wait then oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s2, signal shorted to heater circuit will delay your vw fault.

12551 Possible Causes:

12551 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12551 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), high
  • 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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