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VW Code 17163

17163 Description And Summary :

The problem is about intake air heater "a", circuit high It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake pressure control solenoid 6 (n371) open / short to ground also bank 2, system too rich off idle is the final reason of the code.

17163 Possible Causes:

17163 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 17163 Code

  • Inspect all the connections control module for coolant fan 3 fan activation, short circuit
  • 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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