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VW Code 12638

12638 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine ignition coil 'f' primary control, short to plus retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start glow plug control module 2 (j703), electrical malfunction and exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

12638 Possible Causes:

12638 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 12638 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 2 sensor 2, biased / stuck lean
  • 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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