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VW Code 05266

05266 Description And Summary :

When you open air cleaner inlet control, circuit low it can suddenly lead to a significantly more exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit intermittent / erratic . So for next ignition coil 'f' secondary circuit, malfunction will delay your vw fault.

05266 Possible Causes:

05266 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05266 Code

  • Inspect all the connections glow plug / heater relay, circuit open / short to ground
  • 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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