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VW Code 03481

03481 Description And Summary :

The problem is about transmission control unit relay, short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles evaporative emissions (evap) fuel vapour temperature sensor, circuit intermittent or linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / common ground wire, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

03481 Possible Causes:

03481 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 03481 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message for central electric controller
  • 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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