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VW Code 13169

13169 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing relays for pump, fuel cooling (j445), short-circuit after pluses retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start control circuit for controller for turbocharger 1 (j724): electrical malfunction or change engine coolant temperature signal, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

13169 Possible Causes:

13169 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 13169 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3, compensation wire pump current, open circuit
  • 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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