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VW Code 16961

16961 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine turbocharger boost control position sensor 'b', circuit intermittent / erratic causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit short to b+ and pressure control valve 1 (n215), open / short to ground is the final reason of the code.

16961 Possible Causes:

16961 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 16961 Code

  • Inspect all the connections valve for pump - jet: cylinder 7 (n303), 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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