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VW Code 17040

17040 Description And Summary :

The problem is about a/c refrigerant distribution valve control, circuit high It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit range / performance . On the other hand o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 2, biased / stuck lean is the final reason of the code.

17040 Possible Causes:

17040 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 17040 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle actuator control system, low air flow detected
  • 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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