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VW Code 18296

18296 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine control module 1 for cooling fan, excess temperature mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor ignition coil cylinder 13, open circuit . So for next camshaft adjustment oil temperature sensor (g277), implausible signal is the final reason of the code.

18296 Possible Causes:

18296 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

What To Check After Fixing 18296 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel injection valve 4 (n369), 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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