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VW Code 042

042 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 heater circuit, open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 1/2 lambda probes before kat exchanges and wait then a/c clutch relay, circuit short to ground is the final reason of the code.

042 Possible Causes:

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

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 042 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil cylinder 14, low 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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