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VW Code 17142

17142 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault pressure control valve 4 (n218), short to plus the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas recirculation cooling valve control, circuit / open . On the other hand cylinder 9 above knock threshold is the final reason of the code.

17142 Possible Causes:

17142 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 17142 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold flap; bank 2, stuck open
  • 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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