P1038 VOLKSWAGEN Possible Causes
- Faulty nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor
- Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor harness is open or short-circuited
- Poor electrical connection in the nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor circuit
How is P1038 VOLKSWAGEN Code Repaired?
Start by checking the “possible causes” listed above. Visually inspect the wiring harness and associated connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
Possible Symptoms
Check engine light on (or service engine soon warning light)
P1038 VOLKSWAGEN Meaning
Nitrogen oxide sensor circuit open is the generic description for Volkswagen code P1038, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your specific vehicle model and year. Currently, we don’t have more information about the OBDII P1038 Volkswagen code.