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VW Code 05840

05840 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system torque management request input signal b, range / performance also exhaust gas recirculation flow, excessive detected is the final reason of the code.

05840 Possible Causes:

05840 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 05840 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 1, higher 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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