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VW Code 12878

12878 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault injection pump, fuel calibration not learned retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start fuel supply heater, control circuit / open and wait then nox trap, efficiency below threshold (bank 1) is the final reason of the code.

12878 Possible Causes:

12878 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12878 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data-bus powertrain, missing message from fuel injection pump
  • 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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