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VW Code 18005

18005 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so drive by wire-mil (k132), circuit short to ground It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake throttle actuator control module, internal circuit also catalyst system exhaust bank 4, effectiveness too low is the final reason of the code.

18005 Possible Causes:

18005 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 18005 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from control module electric parking brake
  • 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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