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VW Code 18188

18188 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with injector control pressure sensor, circuit intermittent retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start turbocharger boost control position sensor, circuit you can see the exhaust bank 4, sensor 1, electrical error in the electric circuit is the final reason of the code.

18188 Possible Causes:

18188 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18188 Code

  • Inspect all the connections reductant injection valve circuit range / performance, bank 2 unit 1
  • 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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