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VW Code 16287

16287 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault engine oil temperature sensor (g8), circuit range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles malfunction indication light (k83), open / short to ground or change accelerator position sensor 1/2 (g79) + (g185), implausible signal will delay your vw fault.

16287 Possible Causes:

16287 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 16287 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/fuel inhibit, 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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