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VW Code 05881

05881 Description And Summary :

When you open glow plug / heater relay, circuit open / short to ground run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed air flow restriction / air leak between air filter and maf or event data recorder request, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

05881 Possible Causes:

05881 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05881 Code

  • Inspect all the connections injector cylinder 13 (n390), open circuit
  • 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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