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VW Code 12180

12180 Description And Summary :

When you open linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles throttle plate control 2, malfunction also data bus powertrain, missing messages is the final reason of the code.

12180 Possible Causes:

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

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 12180 Code

  • Inspect all the connections low pressure fuel system sensor (g410), 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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