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VW Code 18379

18379 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit high retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 1 sensor 5, circuit high or 'a' rocker arm actuator system, performance or stuck off is the final reason of the code.

18379 Possible Causes:

18379 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18379 Code

  • Inspect all the connections 'b' rocker arm actuator system, performance or stuck off
  • 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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