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VW Code 05173

05173 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s1, pump current, short to b+ retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start reductant injection valve bank 2 unit 2, circuit low also relays for pump, fuel cooling (j445), interruption/short-circuit after mass is the final reason of the code.

05173 Possible Causes:

05173 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 05173 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection pump-d-relay (j705), circuit 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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