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VW Code 12442

12442 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4, compensation wire pump current, open circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system fuel injection valve 1 (n366), open circuit or change valve for exhaust flap 2 (n322), short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12442 Possible Causes:

12442 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12442 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 2 sensor 1, circuit intermittent
  • 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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