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VW Code 16850

16850 Description And Summary :

The problem is about secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system hydraulic pressure sensor 1, range / performance you can see the secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

16850 Possible Causes:

16850 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 16850 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 1 sensor 1, 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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