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VW Code 05838

05838 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'f', circuit range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles tiptronic switch recognition (f189), open circuit / signal to b+ or performance malfunction in cooling system is the final reason of the code.

05838 Possible Causes:

05838 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 05838 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain missing message from awd controller
  • 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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