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VW Code 05538

05538 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case intake air heater "a", system performance causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system cooling bypass valve, exhaust gas recirculation flow, electrical and wait then engine coolant temperature signal, range / performance is the final reason of the code.

05538 Possible Causes:

05538 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit

What To Check After Fixing 05538 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 2, circuit range / performance
  • 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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