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VW Code 12916

12916 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles mass-airflow sensor 3 (g456), signal to low . On the other hand mass-airflow sensor 3 (g456), signal to high is the final reason of the code.

12916 Possible Causes:

12916 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses

What To Check After Fixing 12916 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel fired heater, disabled
  • 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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