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VW Code 15638

15638 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit short to b+ causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit low and wait then vacuum reservoir pressure sensor, circuit range / performance is the final reason of the code.

15638 Possible Causes:

15638 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 15638 Code

  • Inspect all the connections bank 1, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g300) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation
  • 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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