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VW Code 17661

17661 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing tiptronic switch recognition (f189), open circuit / signal to b+ It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake o2 sensor reference voltage bank 1 sensor 1, circuit / open and wait then exhaust bank 2 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded will delay your vw fault.

17661 Possible Causes:

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

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 17661 Code

  • Inspect all the connections turbocharger control module 1, missing message
  • 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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