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VW Code 18288

18288 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, lean control limit exceeded run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit intermittent / erratic also linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / pump current, open circuit is the final reason of the code.

18288 Possible Causes:

18288 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 18288 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor reference voltage bank 2 sensor 1, performance
  • 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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