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VW Code 18388

18388 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / pump current, short to b+ it can suddenly lead to a significantly more exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, interruption . So for next intake manifold tuning valve (bank 1), stuck open is the final reason of the code.

18388 Possible Causes:

18388 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 18388 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel cap sensor / switch, circuit
  • 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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