VW Code 05172

05172 Description And Summary :
The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault transmission ratio, implausible causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / common ground wire, short to ground and wait then exhaust bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor signal, implausibly lean is the final reason of the code.

05172 Possible Causes:

05172 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 05172 Code

Inspect all the connections post catalyst fuel trim system, low limit
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

05172 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 05172 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 05172 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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