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VW Code 00979

00979 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine relays for pump, fuel cooling (j445), interruption/short-circuit after mass retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start fuel pump circuit, electrical malfunction . On the other hand exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), range / performance is the final reason of the code.

00979 Possible Causes:

00979 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 00979 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 1, biased / stuck rich
  • 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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