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VW Code 16940

16940 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault turbocharger / supercharger boost pressure not detected - mechanical causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit high . So for next exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

16940 Possible Causes:

16940 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 16940 Code

  • Inspect all the connections control module defective
  • 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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