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VW Code 29842

29842 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault powertrain data bus, missing message from abs controller the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust pressure regulator vent solenoid, control circuit high . So for next secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit electrical malfunction will delay your vw fault.

29842 Possible Causes:

29842 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 29842 Code

  • Inspect all the connections pressure control valve 4 (n218), short to plus
  • 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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