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VW Code 05079

05079 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with camshaft adjustment oil temperature sensor (g277), implausible signal the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas temperature control bank 3, range / performance and wait then sensor 3 for intake air temperature (g520), signal low will delay your vw fault.

05079 Possible Causes:

05079 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 05079 Code

  • Inspect all the connections transmission coolant circuit relay, short to ground
  • 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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