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VW Code 00679

00679 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to ground It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake data-bus powertrain, implausible message from level control module (j197) also mil call-up circuit / transmission control module, range / performance will delay your vw fault.

00679 Possible Causes:

00679 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 00679 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen sensor b1 s1: heating circuit regulation at upper limit, lower limit exceeded
  • 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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