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VW Code 00742

00742 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case outside temperature sensor 2 (g249), short to ground run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed bank 2, system too rich at idle . On the other hand valve for torque support mount, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

00742 Possible Causes:

00742 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00742 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448)
  • 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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