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VW Code 05142

05142 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with throttle/fuel inhibit, circuit high It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake valve for coolant system circuit, low / intermittent also supply voltage for fuel injector group a, open circuit will delay your vw fault.

05142 Possible Causes:

05142 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 05142 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'i' secondary circuit, malfunction
  • 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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