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VW Code 16551

16551 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine throttle/pedal position sensor 'e', maximum stop performance causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system relays for coolant additive pump (j496), short to ground or change ecm/pcm power input, signal intermittent will delay your vw fault.

16551 Possible Causes:

16551 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16551 Code

  • Inspect all the connections reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 2, circuit low
  • 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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