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VW Code 12661

12661 Description And Summary :

The problem is about linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / common ground wire, short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 3, circuit . On the other hand exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 4, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

12661 Possible Causes:

12661 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 12661 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'g' secondary circuit, malfunction
  • 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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