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VW Code 16842

16842 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine exhaust bank 4 sensor 1 oxygen sensor signal, implausibly lean retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start valve for pump - jet: cylinder 9 (n305), regulation range exceeded or secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit is the final reason of the code.

16842 Possible Causes:

16842 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 16842 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, 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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