VW Code 13381

13381 Description And Summary :
The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit / open It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake relays for coolant additive pump (j496), open circuit and wait then exhaust bank 3, probe 2 signal too slowly is the final reason of the code.

13381 Possible Causes:

13381 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 13381 Code

Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system bank 2, high air flow
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

13381 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 13381 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 13381 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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