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VW Code 16488

16488 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case exhaust bank 4, sensor 2, tension too small the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit . So for next o2 sensor signals swapped, bank 1 sensor 3 - /bank 2 sensor 3 is the final reason of the code.

16488 Possible Causes:

16488 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 16488 Code

  • Inspect all the connections crankshaft position signal output, 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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