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VW Code 12972

12972 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault direct ozone reduction catalyst temperature sensor, circuit intermittent / erratic the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles engine torque reduction, open / short to ground . On the other hand supply voltage for fuel injector group b, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12972 Possible Causes:

12972 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

What To Check After Fixing 12972 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit range / performance
  • 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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