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VW Code 00506

00506 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor starter interlock, circuit short to ground . On the other hand malfunction indication light (k83), electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

00506 Possible Causes:

00506 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 00506 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle position (tp) sensor (g79), error message from ecm
  • 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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