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VW Code 13178

13178 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine bank 2, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g301) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles shift up/down wire, open / short to ground or change direct ozone reduction catalyst deterioration sensor, circuit low will delay your vw fault.

13178 Possible Causes:

13178 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 13178 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message of the clutch electrics
  • 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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