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VW Code 17201

17201 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault evaporative emission system switching valve, performance / stuck open the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, open circuit also linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

17201 Possible Causes:

17201 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses

What To Check After Fixing 17201 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / pump current, short to b+
  • 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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