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If your Volkswagen Atlas has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your vehicle gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Volkswagen Atlas. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your vehicle’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Atlas. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your SUV’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Atlas’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Volkswagen Atlas. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Volkswagen Atlas’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Volkswagen Atlas. It indicates that your Atlas’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Atlas. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Volkswagen Atlas. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Atlas. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Atlas as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …