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VW Code 03842

03842 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit short to ground to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so mass-airflow sensor 3 (g456), signal to low and wait then intake manifold runner control (imrc), signal outside tolerance is the final reason of the code.

03842 Possible Causes:

03842 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 03842 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle actuator control system, forced idle
  • 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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