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VW Code 18346

18346 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / reference voltage, open circuit retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start nox sensor bank 1, circuit intermittent also reductant / regeneration supply control, circuit low is the final reason of the code.

18346 Possible Causes:

18346 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18346 Code

  • Inspect all the connections o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 2, biased / stuck rich
  • 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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