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VW Code 18172

18172 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with injector control pressure regulator, circuit high causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 3, biased / stuck rich or change tiptronic switch up, circuit short to ground is the final reason of the code.

18172 Possible Causes:

18172 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low

What To Check After Fixing 18172 Code

  • Inspect all the connections accelerator position sensor (g79), signal too 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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