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VW Code 04881

04881 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to b+ causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system control unit programming, programming not finished or change generator shut-off, short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

04881 Possible Causes:

04881 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 04881 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'b' / 'c', voltage correlation
  • 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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