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VW Code 13838

13838 Description And Summary :

When you open cylinder 4 above knock threshold It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake ignition coil 'i' primary control, short to plus also exhaust bank 3/4 lambda probes after kat exchanges is the final reason of the code.

13838 Possible Causes:

13838 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 13838 Code

  • Inspect all the connections control module defective
  • 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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