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VW Code 18160

18160 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so power supply (b+) terminal 15, implausible the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles valve for pump - jet: cylinder 9 (n305), circuit low input you can see the exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after pluses is the final reason of the code.

18160 Possible Causes:

18160 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18160 Code

  • Inspect all the connections ignition coil 'j' primary control, short to plus
  • 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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