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VW Code 17542

17542 Description And Summary :

The problem is about exhaust bank 2 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor o2 sensor negative current control bank 1 sensor 1, circuit / open or change secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit open circuit is the final reason of the code.

17542 Possible Causes:

17542 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 17542 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 3, higher limit not reached
  • 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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