Volkswagen Gol P0102: MAF Sensor – Circuit Low

P0102 is a very common trouble code with the Volkswagen Gol. It means the the Mass Air Flow (MAF) circuit is low, and that it is not performing within its specified operating range. We will cover exactly what that means and potential fixes for it below. It should be considered a high priority to fix, … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0101 Diagnosis: MAF Sensor

With the Volkswagen Gol, P0101 means the the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor has a Range/Performance problem. We will cover exactly what that means and potential fixes for it below. It should be considered a high priority to fix, as the MAF sensor not reading properly can really make an impact on the performance of … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0172: Fuel System Rich – Bank 1

A common trouble code with the Volkswagen Gol is P0172. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your car into a OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. It means that the motor is running … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0113: IAT Sensor → High Input Problem

P0113 is an OBDII trouble code that occurs when the Volkswagen Gol’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

Volkswagen Gol P0128: Coolant Thermostat – Below Temp

P0128 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It is triggered when your Volkswagen Gol‘s coolant temperature fails to reach the proper operating temperature. It’s a generic powertrain code, which means that regardless of who manufactured the vehicle, it’ll have the same meaning (1996+).   Gol P0128 Symptoms There aren’t many symptoms with P0128, unless … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0171 OBDII Trouble Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Volkswagen Gol is the P0171 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your car into a OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common.   P0171: … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0340: CPS – Circuit Malfunction

P0340 is a somewhat common and difficult trouble code to diagnose. The Volkswagen Gol is no exception to this rule. That’s because it’s a generic powertrain code. Generic codes tell you that there is a problem, but they don’t really tell you what particular part of the system is throwing the code.     OBDII … Read more