VW Code 05118

05118 Description And Summary :
When you open vehicle speed sensor 'b', intermittent / erratic / high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system pressure control solenoid 6 (n371) open / short to ground and vacuum reservoir pressure sensor, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

05118 Possible Causes:

05118 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 05118 Code

Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / pump current, short 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

05118 Fault Code For Volkswagen Vehicles

The fault code 05118 is associated with Volkswagen (VW) vehicles and indicates a specific issue detected by the onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Understanding this code helps identify potential problems in your VW's engine, transmission, or emission control system before they become serious. This page provides a detailed explanation of the 05118 code, common causes, symptoms, and possible repair solutions to help you diagnose your Volkswagen efficiently and accurately.

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