P1423 VW Passat

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1998 E36 M3 check engine light came on a few weeks ago Autozone code reader found P1421 & P1423: BMW specific codes A search of the net finds that these codes indicate low oxygen in both exhaust man..
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http://Passat.autoboardz.com/P1423-code-2003-VW-Passat-ftopict250027.html (P1423 code on 2003 VW Passat)
I have the MIL light on and the VW dealership ( who blew the engine on our 2003 Beetle) said it was code P1423 and could cost up to $1900.00. I've read on forums that it could be a cracked or broken..