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VW Code 10542

10542 Description And Summary :

The problem is about valve for pump - jet, cylinder 4 (n243), electrical malfunction to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit short to b+ and data bus powertrain, missing message from a/c controller will delay your vw fault.

10542 Possible Causes:

10542 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 10542 Code

  • Inspect all the connections mass-airflow sensor 4 (g457), signal to 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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