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VW Code 16873

16873 Description And Summary :

When you open intake air heater "a", circuit open run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit low . On the other hand secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit is the final reason of the code.

16873 Possible Causes:

16873 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16873 Code

  • Inspect all the connections valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), range / performance
  • 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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