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VW Code 16821

16821 Description And Summary :

The problem is about exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 heater circuit, open or coolant circulation pump relay (j151), short to ground is the final reason of the code.

16821 Possible Causes:

16821 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 16821 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox sensor bank 1, circuit
  • 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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