VW Code 18161
18161 Description And Summary : |
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Staring in engine exhaust gas recirculation throttle control, circuit 'a' high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, rich control limit exceeded or data bus engine/engine, software condition monitoring will delay your vw fault. |
18161 Possible Causes:
18161 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
- Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
- O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
What To Check After Fixing 18161 Code
- Inspect all the connections powertrain data bus, missing message from instrument cluster
- Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
- Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns