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VW Code 03140

03140 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit / open the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles throttle actuator control motor, control circuit . On the other hand powertrain data bus, missing message from steering wheel electronics is the final reason of the code.

03140 Possible Causes:

03140 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 03140 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 2 sensor 1, circuit high
  • 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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