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VW Code 05960

05960 Description And Summary :

The problem is about pressure control solenoid 3 (n217), electrical malfunction It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake tiptronic switch recognition, circuit short to ground or valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), circuit low input is the final reason of the code.

05960 Possible Causes:

05960 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05960 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox trap, efficiency below threshold (bank 2)
  • 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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