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VW Code 05016

05016 Description And Summary :

When you open diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'a', circuit intermittent / erratic it can suddenly lead to a significantly more cannot activate controller reply function due to another error with equal priority or change ignition coil 'd' primary control, short to plus is the final reason of the code.

05016 Possible Causes:

05016 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 05016 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen (lambda) sensor b2 s3, signal shorted to heater circuit
  • 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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