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VW Code 05279

05279 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing throttle actuator control system, sudden high air flow detected causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system vacuum reservoir pressure sensor, circuit and wait then reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 1, circuit high will delay your vw fault.

05279 Possible Causes:

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

  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05279 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from clutch control
  • 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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