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VW Code 18378

18378 Description And Summary :

When you open intake flap motor 2 (v275), short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles cam shaft position sensor (g40), no signal you can see the linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, open circuit will delay your vw fault.

18378 Possible Causes:

18378 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses

What To Check After Fixing 18378 Code

  • Inspect all the connections bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained
  • 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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