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VW Code 170

170 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault ignition coil cylinder 15, low circuit it can suddenly lead to a significantly more exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), range / performance or change exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at lower limit is the final reason of the code.

170 Possible Causes:

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

  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 170 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit 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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