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VW Code 16221

16221 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine intake manifold runner bank 1, high temperature mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor turbocharger speed sensor, circuit intermittent . On the other hand exhaust bank 3/4 lambda probes before kat exchanges is the final reason of the code.

16221 Possible Causes:

16221 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 16221 Code

  • Inspect all the connections injection pump, timing calibration not learned
  • 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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