Does your Volkswagen California’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your van’s foul odor. This guide is broken down into three sections: AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more
P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Volkswagen California. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your California’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more
P0001 is a rarely seen OBD II error code. It indicates an issue with your Volkswagen California’s Fuel Volume Regulator (FVR) Control System. P0001 is usually caused by a wiring problem or issue with the fuel volume regulator. The most difficult issue with diagnosing the fuel system is getting to the parts. P0001 is a … Read more
P0200 is a common OBD II error code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. It indicates an issue with your van’s fuel injection system. Specifically, the fuel injector circuit is out of range (in terms of voltage). Volkswagen California P0200: Quick Info Definition P0200: Injector Circuit Malfunction Frequent Symptoms Check engine light, engine misfire, … Read more
Your Volkswagen California’s electrical system provides early warning signs of possible trouble. Each of those warnings has a unique error code to help with the diagnosis. P0234 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the California. In layman’s terms, it indicates a potential problem with an engine’s forced induction system, and you … Read more
P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Volkswagen California. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your van’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are stored. The most common reason … Read more
If your Volkswagen California has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your van gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine what’s causing the hum. Volkswagen … Read more
P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Volkswagen California. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your van’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating your vehicle’s automatic climate control … Read more
P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Volkswagen California. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your van’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your California’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel pressure. P0088 Definition: Fuel Rail/System … Read more
P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Volkswagen California’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your California’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose and fix the problem. P0324 … Read more