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VW Code 17879

17879 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine ignition coil 'g' secondary circuit, malfunction retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start secondary air injection system bank 1, high air flow you can see the fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor (g400), short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

17879 Possible Causes:

17879 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 17879 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 4, sensor 1, tension too largely
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

17879 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 17879 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 17879 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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