P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Volkswagen California can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your California’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more
A common trouble code with the Volkswagen California is P0172. This code number references a number given to you when you plug your van into an OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. It means the motor is running rich. Volkswagen California … Read more
P0013 is a frequent OBDII trouble code. It is generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Volkswagen California, as it would any other vehicle. It only affects vehicles with Variable Valve Timing. Below we’ll outline the major symptoms and causes of P0013, as well as the most common fixes. … Read more
P0113 is an OBDII trouble code that occurs when the Volkswagen California’s engine management computer detects that there is an issue with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, specifically that there is a High Input Problem with it. P0113: IAT Sensor – High Input Problem The IAT sensor is responsible for measuring the air temperature … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Volkswagen California. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor … Read more
The P0128 OBD II trouble code indicates that your Volkswagen California’s engine coolant temperature has not reached its required operating temperature within a certain amount of time after starting the van. This code can appear as soon as you start your vehicle, or it can also occur while driving. It’s essential to address this issue … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Volkswagen California is P0171. It indicates that your Volkswagen California is running lean on the bank one side. It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more
One of the more common engine management trouble codes that can occur in the Volkswagen California is P0340. It’s a generic code, which means it has the same definition for every car or truck made after 1996. P0340 is related to the camshaft position sensor and points to an issue with the wiring harness connected … Read more
P0301 is a fairly common trouble code with the Volkswagen California. It’s an OBD2 code and indicates that your van’s first cylinder is misfiring. P0301 is certainly a cause for concern and should be considered a threat to the drivability of your California. Fixing P0301 should be considered a high priority. Unlike a lot of … Read more
P0300 is a generic OBDII code that can occur with the Volkswagen California. This code indicates that your van’s engine is misfiring and can be a drivability threat. P0300 is often accompanied by cylinder-specific misfire codes (P030X, where the X indicates the cylinder number that is misfiring). If you have P0300 and a cylinder-specific misfire, … Read more