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VW Code 28442

28442 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing intake air heater "a", circuit open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system ignition coil 'f' secondary circuit, malfunction and o2 sensor signal bank 2 sensor 1, biased / stuck rich will delay your vw fault.

28442 Possible Causes:

28442 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 28442 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit
  • 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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