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VW Code 03179

03179 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit electrical malfunction It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake cylinder 4 above knock threshold . On the other hand transmission coolant circuit relay, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

03179 Possible Causes:

03179 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 03179 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition switch run/start position, circuit high
  • 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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