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VW Code 18166

18166 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing bank 1, exhaust cam wave position sensor (g300) / crankshaft position sensor (g28), wrong allocation run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed injector control pressure regulator, circuit high and pressure control solenoid 2 (n216), short to b+ will delay your vw fault.

18166 Possible Causes:

18166 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18166 Code

  • Inspect all the connections event data recorder request, 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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