logo

VW Code 12989

12989 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 1, circuit intermittent It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake pressure control solenoid 2 (n216), electrical malfunction or accelerator position sensor 2 (g185), signal too low is the final reason of the code.

12989 Possible Causes:

12989 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 12989 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message of the airbag control module
  • 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