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VW Code 16398

16398 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / reference voltage, short to ground causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 1, circuit intermittent or change nox sensor bank 1, circuit range / performance is the final reason of the code.

16398 Possible Causes:

16398 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16398 Code

  • Inspect all the connections reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit / open
  • 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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