Possible causes
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)
– ECM harness is open or shorted
– ECM circuit poor electrical connection
– Shorted sensor on 5 volt circuit
– ECM harness is open or shorted
– ECM circuit poor electrical connection
– Shorted sensor on 5 volt circuit
Tech description
There is a factory service bulletin for the P0642 code for the following models:
2005-2007 Audi A3
2005-2007 Audi A4
2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2008 Audi TT
Audi Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0642
When is the obd code mean?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected the sensor 5 volt reference circuit voltage is lower than expected
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
AUDI Related P0642 code
2005 AUDI A3 Electrical System: Software
2005 AUDI A4 Electrical System: Software
2006 AUDI A3 Electrical System: Software
2006 AUDI A4 Electrical System: Software
2007 AUDI A3 Electrical System: Software
2007 AUDI A4 Electrical System: Software
2007 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET Electrical System: Software
2008 AUDI TT Electrical System: Software