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VW Code 16242

16242 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e' / 'f', voltage correlation the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles turbocharger boost control position sensor 'b', circuit intermittent / erratic and wait then ecm/pcm power input, signal intermittent will delay your vw fault.

16242 Possible Causes:

16242 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 16242 Code

  • Inspect all the connections leak in air intake system
  • 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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