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VW Code 03542

03542 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 4, circuit low the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles cannot activate controller reply function due to another error with equal priority and secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit is the final reason of the code.

03542 Possible Causes:

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

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off

What To Check After Fixing 03542 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4, compensation wire pump current, open circuit
  • 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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