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VW Code 01185

01185 Description And Summary :

When you open secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit electrical malfunction retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), short to ground and wait then intake air heater "a", circuit open is the final reason of the code.

01185 Possible Causes:

01185 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 01185 Code

  • Inspect all the connections outside temperature sensor 2 (g249), open to b+
  • 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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