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VW Code 17940

17940 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault malfunction indication light (k83), electrical malfunction the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust gas temperature sensor bank 1 sensor 1, circuit intermittent you can see the ignition coil 'd' primary control, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

17940 Possible Causes:

17940 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 17940 Code

  • Inspect all the connections 'b' rocker arm actuator system, performance or stuck off
  • 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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