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VW Code 16973

16973 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault low pressure fuel sensor sensor (g410), implausible signal retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust bank 3 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, voltage too low during deceleration . So for next turbocharger speed sensor, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

16973 Possible Causes:

16973 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16973 Code

  • Inspect all the connections bank 1, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g300) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation
  • 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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