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VW Code 17839

17839 Description And Summary :

When you open valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), electrical malfunction causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, electrical error . On the other hand oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s3, signal shorted to heater circuit is the final reason of the code.

17839 Possible Causes:

17839 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 17839 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 1 sensor 1, performance
  • 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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