VW Code 17161

17161 Description And Summary :
Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust gas recirculation system performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit / open or drive by wire-mil (k132), circuit open is the final reason of the code.

17161 Possible Causes:

17161 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17161 Code

Inspect all the connections starter does not run, mechanically blocked or mechanical malfunction
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

17161 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 17161 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 17161 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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