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VW Code 03579

03579 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault catalyst system exhaust bank 3, effectiveness too low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system pressure control solenoid 2 (n216), electrical malfunction or change supply voltage for fuel injector group a, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

03579 Possible Causes:

03579 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 03579 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor negative current control bank 1 sensor 1, circuit / open
  • 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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