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P0256 Error on Volkswagen
What it means and how to fix it
🚨 Fault Description (P0256)
When your Volkswagen dashboard warns of a fault and the OBD reader throws the P0256 error, the engine control module indicates this breakdown:
"Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control ''A'' Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)"
Although this is a standardized OBD2 code, the symptoms and the location of the faulty sensor can vary depending on the exact model of your Volkswagen (year, engine type, etc).
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