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VW Code 13686

13686 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, lean control limit exceeded the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / reference voltage, implausible or radiator fan 3 (v284), movement restricted / jammed will delay your vw fault.

13686 Possible Causes:

13686 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 13686 Code

  • Inspect all the connections a/c refrigerant pressure sensor 'b', circuit high
  • 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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