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VW Code 28196

28196 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, open circuit retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start bank 1, cam shaft position sensor, discharge opening (g300), short-circuit to mass you can see the activation, intake manifold runner bank 1 control, range / performance is the final reason of the code.

28196 Possible Causes:

28196 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 28196 Code

  • Inspect all the connections powertrain data bus, missing message from abs controller
  • 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

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VW 28000 - 29900 Code Range

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