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VW Code 18168

18168 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake reductant injection valve bank 1 unit 2, circuit high . So for next powertrain data bus, missing message from steering wheel electronics will delay your vw fault.

18168 Possible Causes:

18168 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 18168 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3, probe 2 signal too slowly
  • 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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