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VW Code 12942

12942 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault intake air heater "a", circuit open It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake relay for exhaust cooling agent (n313), short to ground and bank 2 sensor 1, internal resistance implausible is the final reason of the code.

12942 Possible Causes:

12942 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 12942 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'e' primary control, short to plus
  • 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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