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VW Code 12018

12018 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so throttle/fuel inhibit, circuit run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit electrical malfunction also transmission coolant circuit relay, short to ground is the final reason of the code.

12018 Possible Causes:

12018 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 12018 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data-bus powertrain, missing message from fuel injection pump
  • 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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