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VW Code 05685

05685 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case bank 1, cam shaft position sensor, discharge opening (g300), short-circuit to mass the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles bank 2, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g301) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation and wait then planetary overdrive / low range, mechanical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

05685 Possible Causes:

05685 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05685 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 1 no activity
  • 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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