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VW Code 18280

18280 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine temperature sensors for drive cycle radiator exhaust (g382), signal too small causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system engine coolant temperature sensor 2 (g83), circuit range / performance . So for next pressure control solenoid 3 (n217), short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

18280 Possible Causes:

18280 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 18280 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to ground
  • 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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