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    Hidden Cylinder for Volkswagen

    April 8, 2021

    This bulletin applies to all 2008-2015 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with multi-port fuel injection

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    This bulletin applies to all 2008-2015 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with multi-port fuel injection. If DTC P130A is stored in the ECM, this “Hide Cylinder” code indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off one or more fuel injectors to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. 

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    Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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