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VW Code 12979

12979 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake butterfly valve control unit 2 (j544), lower notice one does not reach and fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit intermittent / erratic will delay your vw fault.

12979 Possible Causes:

12979 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12979 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / reference voltage, open circuit
  • 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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