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VW Code 29161

29161 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine friction too high, intake cam adjustment bank 1 It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake ecm/pcm power input, signal intermittent also fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

29161 Possible Causes:

29161 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 29161 Code

  • Inspect all the connections relay for exhaust cooling agent (n313), open circuit
  • 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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