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VW Code 16461

16461 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start turbocharger boost control position sensor, circuit high or change secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit range / performance is the final reason of the code.

16461 Possible Causes:

16461 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 16461 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 3, biased / stuck rich
  • 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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