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VW Code 05990

05990 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault cam shaft position sensor (g40), signal outside of the tolerance run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit . So for next evaporative emissions (evap) fuel vapour temperature sensor, circuit is the final reason of the code.

05990 Possible Causes:

05990 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 05990 Code

  • Inspect all the connections combustion detection during deceleration
  • 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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