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VW Code 173

173 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing injector control pressure sensor, circuit high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system ignition coil cylinder 15, high circuit or exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after mass will delay your vw fault.

173 Possible Causes:

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

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 173 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit / open
  • 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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