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VW Code 17231

17231 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine control module defective the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles pressure control solenoid 5 (n233), electrical malfunction and wait then event data recorder request, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

17231 Possible Causes:

17231 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17231 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 4, circuit low
  • 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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