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VW Code 17160

17160 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine oxygen (lambda) sensor b4 s1, heater return coupling retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start nox sensor heater control bank 1, circuit high you can see the exhaust bank 3, probe 2 tension too largely is the final reason of the code.

17160 Possible Causes:

17160 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 17160 Code

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