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VW Code 05171

05171 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine valve for pump - jet: cylinder 9 (n305), circuit low input the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles a camshaft position actuator control bank 1, circuit high . On the other hand 'b' rocker arm actuator system, stuck on is the final reason of the code.

05171 Possible Causes:

05171 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05171 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit / open
  • 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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