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P0542 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for November 2011

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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0542
Help Request Posted
2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9L No throttle response VIN: 3VWDT31K56
P0542: Sensor reference voltage a circuit low intermitant. This vehicle came in from another shop with an issue while driving you loose throttle response. You will be cruising down the hiway and your throttle will just go away. It will idle no problem and after a while of attempting to get it back even cycling the key...
November 30, 2011