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VW Code 05279

05279 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine steering angle signal, error message from steering angle sensor It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s3, signal shorted to heater circuit and exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448) will delay your vw fault.

05279 Possible Causes:

05279 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05279 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3/4 lambda probes before kat exchanges
  • 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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