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VW Code 16997

16997 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with ignition coil 'l' primary control, short to plus the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e', circuit and nox sensor heater sense bank 2, circuit range / performance will delay your vw fault.

16997 Possible Causes:

16997 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 16997 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold runner control, lower stop not reached
  • 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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