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VW Code 16860

16860 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake control module 2 for cooling fan, faulty also exhaust pressure sensor 2, high will delay your vw fault.

16860 Possible Causes:

16860 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16860 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox sensor heater control bank 2, 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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