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VW Code 16971

16971 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine accelerator position sensor 2 (g185), signal too high it can suddenly lead to a significantly more glow plug / heater indicator (k29), circuit open / short to ground . So for next linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / reference voltage, short to b+ will delay your vw fault.

16971 Possible Causes:

16971 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 16971 Code

  • Inspect all the connections turbocharger control module, faulty
  • 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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