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VW Code 18396

18396 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine throttle actuator control system, sudden high air flow detected causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system exhaust bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor signal, implausibly rich or secondary air injection pump-c-relay (j704), circuit short to ground will delay your vw fault.

18396 Possible Causes:

18396 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 18396 Code

  • Inspect all the connections injection pump, fuel calibration not learned
  • 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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