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VW Code 17661

17661 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing turbocharger boost control position sensor 'b', circuit intermittent / erratic the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles charge pressure fan relay (j712), short to ground+ you can see the power supply voltage, open circuit is the final reason of the code.

17661 Possible Causes:

17661 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17661 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 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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