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VW Code 12840

12840 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine fuel injection valve 3 (n368), short to ground causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system control of valves pump / nozzle, electrical errors in the electric circuit or change control circuit for controller for turbocharger 2 (j725): electrical malfunction will delay your vw fault.

12840 Possible Causes:

12840 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12840 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system pump bank 2, stuck off
  • 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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