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VW Code 00518

00518 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so ecm/pcm power input, signal high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start turbo/super charger wastegate solenoid d (n389), signal low and exhaust bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor signal, implausibly lean is the final reason of the code.

00518 Possible Causes:

00518 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 00518 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 2 sensor 1, performance
  • 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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