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VW Code 16157

16157 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 heater circuit, short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so event data recorder request, circuit high . On the other hand pressure control solenoid 6 (n371) open / short to ground is the final reason of the code.

16157 Possible Causes:

16157 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 16157 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly rich
  • 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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