P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Volkswagen California’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 generic code (it has the … Read more
P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Volkswagen California. 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 are responsible for metering the … Read more
P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Volkswagen California’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which means it has the same … Read more
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your California with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is a generic code (it has … Read more
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 California as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year+. P0678 indicates that the eighth cylinder glow plug is not heating its assigned combustion chamber. Your California … Read more
P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. 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, which means it has the … Read more
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. It indicates that your California’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any vehicle … Read more
P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. 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 will depend on your California’s … Read more
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. In layman’s terms, it means that your California 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), but there are other causes … Read more
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Volkswagen California’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 California’s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly … Read more