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VW Code 12180

12180 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so turbocharger / supercharger boost pressure not detected - mechanical mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit high you can see the intake manifold runner position sensor / switch, circuit bank 2 is the final reason of the code.

12180 Possible Causes:

12180 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12180 Code

  • Inspect all the connections oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s1, 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

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