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VW Code 06040

06040 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit / open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system cylinder 8 above knock threshold and wait then engine coolant bypass valve, control circuit low is the final reason of the code.

06040 Possible Causes:

06040 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 06040 Code

  • Inspect all the connections a camshaft position actuator control bank 2, circuit high
  • 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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