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P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Transporter. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Transporter with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …

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 Transporter 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 Transporter. 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, …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen Transporter. 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 …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Volkswagen Transporter’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Transporter’s DRL warning light is on, …

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

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Volkswagen Transporter’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Transporter as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0116 indicates that your Volkswagen Transporter’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 …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Transporter 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 …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Volkswagen Transporter. 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 …