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VW Code 171

171 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with vehicle speed sensor 'a' / 'b', correlation the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles injector cylinder 16 (n393), circuit low and wait then exhaust bank 3 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly lean will delay your vw fault.

171 Possible Causes:

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

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 171 Code

  • Inspect all the connections idle speed intervention circuit error message from engine contr.
  • 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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