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VW Code 16742

16742 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine cylinder 10 above knock threshold It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake injection pump, fuel calibration not learned and databus engine-engine, implausible message is the final reason of the code.

16742 Possible Causes:

16742 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 16742 Code

  • Inspect all the connections supply voltage for fuel injector group a, short to b+
  • 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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