Tag: VOLKSWAGEN

P0421 VOLKSWAGEN Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Possible causes – Warm Up Three Way Catalytic converter deterioration or malfunction– Exhaust system leaks– Loose front or rear HO2Ss– Faulty front heater O2 sensor– O2 sensors harness is open or shorted– O2 sensors poor electrical connection Tech description As the code description implies the P0421 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected…

P0422 VOLKSWAGEN Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Possible causes – Warm Up Three Way Catalytic converter deterioration or malfunction– Exhaust system leaks– Loose front or rear HO2Ss– Faulty front heater O2 sensor– O2 sensors harness is open or shorted– O2 sensors poor electrical connection Tech description As the code description implies the P0422 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected…

P0431 VOLKSWAGEN Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2

Possible causes – Warm Up Three Way Catalytic converter deterioration or malfunction– Exhaust system leaks– Loose front or rear HO2Ss– Faulty front heater O2 sensor– O2 sensors harness is open or shorted– O2 sensors poor electrical connection Tech description As the code description implies the P0431 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected…

P0432 VOLKSWAGEN Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2

Possible causes – Warm Up Three Way Catalytic converter deterioration or malfunction– Exhaust system leaks– Loose front or rear HO2Ss– Faulty front heater O2 sensor– O2 sensors harness is open or shorted– O2 sensors poor electrical connection Tech description As the code description implies the P0432 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected…

P0688 VOLKSWAGEN Electronic Control Module Power Relay Control Circuit Open

Possible causes – Weak battery- Low voltage while cranking– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM) relay– Blown ECM fuse– Faulty ECM– ECM harness is open or shorted– ECM circuit poor electrical connection Tech description Check all the ECM fuses, if the fuses are OK try replacing the ECM relay. Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service…

P0420 VOLKSWAGEN Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

Possible causes – Three way catalyst converter Bank 1– Exhaust tube– Intake air leaks– Fuel injectors may be faulty– Fuel injector leaks– Spark plugs may be faulty– Improper ignition timing– Engine Control Module (ECM) Tech description As the code description implies the P0421 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected that the three-way…

P0430 VOLKSWAGEN Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2

Possible causes – Three way catalyst converter Bank 2– Exhaust tube– Intake air leaks– Fuel injectors may be faulty– Fuel injector leaks– Spark plugs may be faulty– Improper ignition timing– Engine Control Module (ECM) Tech description As the code description implies the P0430 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected that the three-way…

P0221 VOLKSWAGEN Throttle Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit

Possible causes – Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted– Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit poor electrical connection– Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)– Fault Electric Throttle Control Actuator (or Throttle Body Motor)– Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APP) When is the obd code mean? An unexpected voltage from the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is…