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VW Code 05261

05261 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault gear/ratio monitoring adaptation, limit reached run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed data bus engine/engine, missing message from ecu 2 you can see the fuel level sensor 2, performance is the final reason of the code.

05261 Possible Causes:

05261 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05261 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at upper limit
  • 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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