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VW Code 00553

00553 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault hydraulic pump for overdrive / low range (v190), electrical malfunction causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit high and wait then throttle actuator control system, sudden low air flow detected is the final reason of the code.

00553 Possible Causes:

00553 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00553 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system bank 2, high air flow
  • 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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