What does the Passat Lingyu 16727 fault code mean?

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Passat Lingyu 16727 fault code indicates a damaged camshaft position sensor. The impacts and causes of a damaged camshaft position sensor are as follows: Impacts of a damaged camshaft position sensor: Difficulty or inability to start the engine, meaning ignition problems; increased fuel consumption. If the camshaft position sensor fails, the vehicle's computer cannot accurately control fuel injection, leading to higher fuel consumption; reduced power, resulting in a weak engine. Causes of a damaged camshaft position sensor: Failure of the camshaft position sensor component, wiring, or ECM; engine timing issues; malfunction in the camshaft variable timing adjustment section; failure or abnormal gap in the camshaft position sensor target wheel; crankshaft position sensor failure.