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VW Code 16974

16974 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with angle sensors 2 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g298), signal too small the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles accelerator pedal position sensor 1 (g79), signal too high also radiator fan 2 (v177), difficulty of movement / blocked is the final reason of the code.

16974 Possible Causes:

16974 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 16974 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 1 sensor 1
  • 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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