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VW Code 17401

17401 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / reference voltage, short to ground retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust bank 1 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached or change angle sensors 2 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g298), implausible signal is the final reason of the code.

17401 Possible Causes:

17401 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 17401 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'd' primary control, short to plus
  • 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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