VW Code 16979

16979 Description And Summary :
Diagnosing engine bar with ignition coil 'b' primary control, short to plus the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust bank 4 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached or cam shaft position sensor (g40), signal outside of the tolerance is the final reason of the code.

16979 Possible Causes:

16979 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Reverse Input Circuit
Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 16979 Code

Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly lean
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

16979 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 16979 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 16979 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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