VW Code 16311

16311 Description And Summary :
The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, open circuit the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles glow plug / heater indicator (k29), circuit short to b+ you can see the vehicle speed signal, circuit short to b+ will delay your vw fault.

16311 Possible Causes:

16311 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 16311 Code

Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit intermittent / erratic
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

16311 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 16311 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 16311 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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