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VW Code 05218

05218 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine ignition coil 'g' primary control, short to plus mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 bank 2 (g449), electrical malfunction or exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after pluses is the final reason of the code.

05218 Possible Causes:

05218 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 05218 Code

  • Inspect all the connections nox sensor heater sense bank 2, circuit low
  • 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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