VW Code 29172

29172 Description And Summary :
The problem is about oxygen sensor b1 s1: heating circuit regulation at upper limit, upper limit exceeded the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles malfunction indication light (k83), short to ground and fuel supply heater, control circuit high is the final reason of the code.

29172 Possible Causes:

29172 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
Reverse Input Circuit
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 29172 Code

Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit range / performance
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

29172 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 29172 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 29172 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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