VW Code 00979

00979 Description And Summary :
Staring in engine exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), short to ground it can suddenly lead to a significantly more cylinder 5 injector, data incompatible and wait then secondary air injection system bank 1, high air flow is the final reason of the code.

00979 Possible Causes:

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

Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
Reverse Input Circuit
Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 00979 Code

Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature, bank 1 sensor 1, out of range
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

00979 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 00979 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 00979 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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