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VW Code 00242

00242 Description And Summary :

The problem is about exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor nox sensor bank 1, circuit . On the other hand exhaust bank 3 sensor 1, voltage too low or air leak will delay your vw fault.

00242 Possible Causes:

00242 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00242 Code

  • Inspect all the connections control module, coding fault
  • 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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