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VW Code 00079

00079 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles relays for small amount of heat (j359), disconnected or short to ground . On the other hand valve for pump - jet, cylinder 4 (n243), electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

00079 Possible Causes:

00079 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 00079 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 1 heating circuit short-circuit after mass
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

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