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VW Code 12839

12839 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 3, circuit range / performance It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit high and wait then secondary air injection system pump bank 1, stuck on is the final reason of the code.

12839 Possible Causes:

12839 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12839 Code

  • Inspect all the connections malfunction indication light (k83), open
  • 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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