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VW Code 16181

16181 Description And Summary :

When you open exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), short to ground retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), electrical malfunction you can see the relays for pump, fuel cooling (j445), interruption/short-circuit after mass is the final reason of the code.

16181 Possible Causes:

16181 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 16181 Code

  • Inspect all the connections coolant pump control, circuit / open
  • 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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