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VW Code 17960

17960 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault vehicle speed sensor 'b', intermittent / erratic / high the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles ignition coil 'c' primary control, short to plus and secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit intermittent / erratic will delay your vw fault.

17960 Possible Causes:

17960 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17960 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit open circuit
  • 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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