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VW Code 188

188 Description And Summary :

The problem is about outside temperature sensor 2 (g249), short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so exhaust gas temperature, bank 1 sensor 1, out of range . On the other hand a/c request a, circuit is the final reason of the code.

188 Possible Causes:

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

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 188 Code

  • Inspect all the connections injection pump, fuel calibration not learned
  • 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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