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VW Code 13278

13278 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor data bus powertrain, implausible message of the steering angle you can see the catalyst system exhaust bank 4, effectiveness too low is the final reason of the code.

13278 Possible Causes:

13278 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 13278 Code

  • Inspect all the connections relays for pump load air cooling (j536), short-circuit after pluses
  • 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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