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VW Code 174

174 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine hc adsorption catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 1 the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448) and wait then exhaust bank 1 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded is the final reason of the code.

174 Possible Causes:

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

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 174 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel injection valve 3 (n368), short to ground
  • 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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