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VW Code 00181

00181 Description And Summary :

When you open reductant injection air pump control, circuit / open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 1 (g448), high or change cam shaft position sensor (g40), no signal is the final reason of the code.

00181 Possible Causes:

00181 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 00181 Code

  • Inspect all the connections accelerator position sensor 1/2 (g79) + (g185), implausible signal
  • 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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