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VW Code 05166

05166 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'a', circuit intermittent / erratic mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor butterfly valve control unit 2 (j544), of mechanical errors and wait then secondary air injection system bank 1, high air flow is the final reason of the code.

05166 Possible Causes:

05166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel supply heater, control circuit high
  • 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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