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VW Code 17842

17842 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so valve for pump - jet: cylinder 8 (n304), range / performance retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start ignition coil 'i' secondary circuit, malfunction you can see the coolant fan 2 (v177), open circuit is the final reason of the code.

17842 Possible Causes:

17842 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 17842 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after pluses
  • 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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