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VW Code 17442

17442 Description And Summary :

When you open exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 2, circuit range / performance the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles control unit error programming error . So for next diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'a', circuit high will delay your vw fault.

17442 Possible Causes:

17442 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17442 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold tuning valve (bank 1), 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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