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VW Code 03490

03490 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust bank 3, probe 1 heating circuit interruption the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor (g400), short to b+ or post catalyst fuel trim system, high limit is the final reason of the code.

03490 Possible Causes:

03490 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 03490 Code

  • Inspect all the connections post catalyst fuel trim system, low limit
  • 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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