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VW Code 05979

05979 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at upper limit run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed control module 1 for cooling fan, short circuit and wait then secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

05979 Possible Causes:

05979 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05979 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e', circuit range / performance
  • 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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