logo

VW Code 12961

12961 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so pressure control solenoid 4 (n218), open / short to ground causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system potentiometer 2 for egr (g466), signal too low also oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s2, signal shorted to heater circuit is the final reason of the code.

12961 Possible Causes:

12961 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12961 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from airbag controller
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

VW 001 - 196 Code Range

VW 00000 - 19900 Code Range

VW 28000 - 29900 Code Range

VW 65200 - 65540 Code Range