logo

VW Code 17970

17970 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault catalyst system exhaust bank 4, effectiveness too low it can suddenly lead to a significantly more powertrain databus, implausible engine temperature message from inst. or o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 3, biased / stuck lean is the final reason of the code.

17970 Possible Causes:

17970 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 17970 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake air temperature sensor 1/2 correlation
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

VW 001 - 196 Code Range

VW 00000 - 19900 Code Range

VW 28000 - 29900 Code Range

VW 65200 - 65540 Code Range