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VW Code 04042

04042 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault drive by wire-mil (k132), circuit short to b+ it can suddenly lead to a significantly more o2 sensor out of range during deceleration bank 1 sensor 1 and coolant fan control 2: open or short to ground is the final reason of the code.

04042 Possible Causes:

04042 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 04042 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message from control module level control
  • 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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