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VW Code 16478

16478 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit intermittent / erratic the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles intake manifold runner bank 1, high temperature or cylinder 9 above knock threshold will delay your vw fault.

16478 Possible Causes:

16478 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 16478 Code

  • Inspect all the connections bank 1, system too rich off idle
  • 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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