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VW Code 13173

13173 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 1, circuit low you can see the nox sensor heater sense bank 1, circuit intermittent is the final reason of the code.

13173 Possible Causes:

13173 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 13173 Code

  • Inspect all the connections egr system, regulation range exceeded
  • 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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