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VW Code 12821

12821 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit electrical malfunction or change valve for pump - jet, cylinder 1 (n240), electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

12821 Possible Causes:

12821 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12821 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle position (tp) sensor (g79), error message from ecm
  • 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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