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VW Code 16260

16260 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine hydraulic actuator valve (n331), electrical malfunction it can suddenly lead to a significantly more throttle closed position, performance and intake manifold tuning (imt) valve position sensor / switch bank 1, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

16260 Possible Causes:

16260 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16260 Code

  • Inspect all the connections mass-airflow sensor 4 (g457), signal to 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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