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VW Code 17996

17996 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, short to b+ It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake accelerator position sensor 1/2 (g79) + (g185), implausible signal and reductant injection valve bank 2 unit 2, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

17996 Possible Causes:

17996 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17996 Code

  • Inspect all the connections air leak between maf and throttle body
  • 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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