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VW Code 00481

00481 Description And Summary :

The problem is about exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system malfunction indication light (k83), open / short to ground . On the other hand outside temperature sensor 2 (g249), open to b+ is the final reason of the code.

00481 Possible Causes:

00481 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00481 Code

  • Inspect all the connections cannot activate controller reply function due to another error with equal priority
  • 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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