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VW Code 12184

12184 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault signal for back-up lights, open retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start secondary air injection valve 3 (n384), circuit short to b+ you can see the bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained is the final reason of the code.

12184 Possible Causes:

12184 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 12184 Code

  • Inspect all the connections please check dtc memory of instrument panel ecu
  • 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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