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VW Code 05481

05481 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with ignition coil 'l' primary control, short to plus the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles friction too high, exhaust cam adjustment bank 2 and wait then control unit programming, programming not finished is the final reason of the code.

05481 Possible Causes:

05481 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 05481 Code

  • Inspect all the connections activation starter relay 2, 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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