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VW Code 15161

15161 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case diesel particle filter: excessive soot accumulation the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles engine coolant level sensor / switch, circuit or change secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit short to ground will delay your vw fault.

15161 Possible Causes:

15161 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 15161 Code

  • Inspect all the connections injector cylinder 15 (n392), 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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