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P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Volkswagen Passat. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your car’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are …

If your Volkswagen Passat’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

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

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Volkswagen Passat’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 …

P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Volkswagen Passat. 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 …

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 Passat as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year+. P0678 indicates that the eighth cylinder glow plug is not heating its …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Volkswagen Passat. 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, …

P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Passat. In layman’s terms, it means that your Passat can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Volkswagen Passat. 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 …

P0116 indicates that your Volkswagen Passat’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 …