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VW Code 17988

17988 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing relay for exhaust cooling agent (n313), open circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit short to b+ and wait then valve for pump - jet: cylinder 11 (n307), range / performance will delay your vw fault.

17988 Possible Causes:

17988 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17988 Code

  • Inspect all the connections shift lock, malfunction
  • 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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