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VW Code 04540

04540 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded 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 or change pressure control solenoid 5 (n233) open / short to ground will delay your vw fault.

04540 Possible Causes:

04540 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 04540 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached
  • 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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