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VW Code 12981

12981 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2, compensation wire pump current, open circuit mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor data-bus powertrain, missing message from level control module (j197) or change tiptronic switch recognition, circuit short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12981 Possible Causes:

12981 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 12981 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 2, lower limit not reached
  • 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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