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VW Code 16840

16840 Description And Summary :

When you open fuel additive control module requested mil illumination It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake o2 sensor pumping current trim bank 2 sensor 1, circuit high . So for next transmission mount valve 1 (n262), short to ground will delay your vw fault.

16840 Possible Causes:

16840 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16840 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor signal, implausibly rich
  • 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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