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VW Code 04181

04181 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust bank 3 mixture adaptation range 3, rich limit exceeded it can suddenly lead to a significantly more fuel additive control module warning lamp request . So for next exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

04181 Possible Causes:

04181 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 04181 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 3, biased / stuck lean
  • 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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