Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Volkswagen Caddy. 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 …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0026: Symptoms, Causes, + Common Fixes
P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Volkswagen Caddy’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy: P0008 Code Diagnosis
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Caddy. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Caddy with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0678 Code: Cylinder 8 – Glow Plug Circuit
P0678 is a common diagnostic trouble code found in diesel engines. It’s a generic code, which means it has the same meaning for the Volkswagen Caddy as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year+. P0678 indicates that the eighth cylinder glow plug is not heating its …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0725 Code: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Volkswagen Caddy. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P2279 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis
P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Volkswagen Caddy’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Caddy as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0116: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P0116 indicates that your Volkswagen Caddy’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0036: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis | Transmissions.biz
P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Caddy 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 …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0058: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis | Transmissions.biz
P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Volkswagen Caddy. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …
Read More »Volkswagen Caddy P0056: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis | Transmissions.biz
P0056 is a somewhat common O2 sensor-related OBD2 trouble code. It is a generic code, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Caddy as it would any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and almost never …
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