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VW Code 05946

05946 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / pump current, short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so glow plug indictor light (k29), malfunction message from instrument cluster also secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

05946 Possible Causes:

05946 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05946 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signals swapped bank 1 sensor 2 / bank 1 sensor 3
  • 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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