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VW Code 18246

18246 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, lean control limit exceeded It could be due to limited air getting through your air intake accelerator position sensor 1/2 (g79) / (g185), implausible signal . So for next reductant injection valve bank 2 unit 2, circuit high will delay your vw fault.

18246 Possible Causes:

18246 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault

What To Check After Fixing 18246 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit intermittent / erratic
  • 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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