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VW Code 29878

29878 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas recirculation cooling system, performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles data-bus powertrain, hardware defective you can see the exhaust bank 3, probe 2 electrical error in the electric circuit is the final reason of the code.

29878 Possible Causes:

29878 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 29878 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold runner position sensor / switch, circuit range / performance bank 2
  • 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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