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VW Code 16221

16221 Description And Summary :

When you open exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 1, circuit range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles data bus powertrain, missing message from airbag controller you can see the fuel injection valve 1 (n366), short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

16221 Possible Causes:

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

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16221 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ng high pressure valve (n372), open circuit
  • 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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