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Fault codes
P1281
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Performance
Volkswagen
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
Low severity
P1283
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
Volkswagen
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
Low severity
P1285
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 3 Circuit
Volkswagen
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
Low severity
P1287
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 3 Circuit Low Voltage
Volkswagen
Vehicle Speed and Idle Control System
Low severity
P1289
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Signal Greater Than Self-Test Range
Volkswagen
Injector Circuit
High severity
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