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VW Code 14496

14496 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case drive by wire-mil (k132), circuit short to ground the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles transmission output speed sensor 2 (g196), circuit range / performance you can see the valve for exhaust flap 1 (n321), open circuit is the final reason of the code.

14496 Possible Causes:

14496 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 14496 Code

  • Inspect all the connections camshaft adjustment oil temperature sensor (g277), short to b+
  • 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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