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VW Code 17873

17873 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault secondary air injection system bank 1, high air flow it can suddenly lead to a significantly more supply voltage for fuel injector group a, open circuit and ignition coil 'g' primary control, short to plus is the final reason of the code.

17873 Possible Causes:

17873 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17873 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s1, pump current, 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

17873 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 17873 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 17873 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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