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VW Code 17166

17166 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after mass run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit intermittent / erratic or change exhaust bank 3, probe 2 tension too small will delay your vw fault.

17166 Possible Causes:

17166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 17166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections butterfly valve control unit 2 (j544), under voltage during basic adjustment
  • 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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