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VW Code 03542

03542 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor nox sensor bank 2, circuit also oxygen sensor bank 3 sensor 1, internal resistance too large is the final reason of the code.

03542 Possible Causes:

03542 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Reverse Input Circuit

What To Check After Fixing 03542 Code

  • Inspect all the connections idle speed control throttle position, 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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