VW Code 17979

17979 Description And Summary :
Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system turbocharger boost control position sensor, circuit . On the other hand turbocharger speed sensor, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

17979 Possible Causes:

17979 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 17979 Code

Inspect all the connections accelerator pedal position sensor 1 (g79), signal too low
Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

17979 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 17979 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 17979 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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