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VW Code 13872

13872 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit intermittent / erratic bank retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start reversing light, circuit short to b+ and wait then shift lock, malfunction is the final reason of the code.

13872 Possible Causes:

13872 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 13872 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel level sensor 2, circuit low voltage
  • 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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