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VW Code 05090

05090 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 3 main catalyst, effectiveness too low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system hydraulic actuator valve (n331), electrical malfunction . So for next intake manifold runner position sensor / switch, circuit bank 2 is the final reason of the code.

05090 Possible Causes:

05090 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05090 Code

  • Inspect all the connections motor for intake manifold flap (v157), short to b+
  • 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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