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VW Code 16261

16261 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine turbo/super charger wastegate solenoid c (n388), electrical causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 3, probe 2 no activity you can see the secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

16261 Possible Causes:

16261 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 16261 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus engine/engine, missing message from ecu 2
  • 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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