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VW Code 05240

05240 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so air cleaner inlet control, circuit high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 3, probe 1 heating circuit interruption . So for next valve for exhaust cooling agent (n313), interruption / short-circuit after mass is the final reason of the code.

05240 Possible Causes:

05240 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 05240 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel pump "a", low flow / performance
  • 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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