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VW Code 12988

12988 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault egr system, regulation range not reached retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start angle sensors 1 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g297), signal too largely you can see the power supply voltage terminal 15, open circuit will delay your vw fault.

12988 Possible Causes:

12988 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 12988 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel rail sensor (g401), short to b+
  • 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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