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VW Code 16012

16012 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit electrical malfunction causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground you can see the ignition coil 'f' secondary circuit, malfunction will delay your vw fault.

16012 Possible Causes:

16012 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16012 Code

  • Inspect all the connections sensor 3 for intake air temperature (g520), signal 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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