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VW Code 05996

05996 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing relay 2 for power supply (b+)terminal 30, range/performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles supply voltage for fuel injector group a, short to b+ . So for next idle speed control throttle position 2, electrical malfunction is the final reason of the code.

05996 Possible Causes:

05996 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 05996 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message from control module level control
  • 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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