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VW Code 00540

00540 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 1, circuit high the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / pump current, short to ground you can see the 'a' rocker arm actuator system, performance or stuck off is the final reason of the code.

00540 Possible Causes:

00540 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Reverse Input Circuit

What To Check After Fixing 00540 Code

  • Inspect all the connections rough road / acceleration sensor, electrical malfunction
  • 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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