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VW Code 05742

05742 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault potentiometer 2 for egr (g466), signal too low run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed angle sensors 1 signal implausible for butterfly valve drive 2 (g297) or internal control module: eeprom error is the final reason of the code.

05742 Possible Causes:

05742 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 05742 Code

  • Inspect all the connections activation intake manifold runner bank 2 control circuit, open
  • 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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