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VW Code 18397

18397 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing transmission fluid temperature, exceeded multiple times the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles reductant injection valve bank 2 unit 1, circuit high . So for next throttle plate control 2, malfunction is the final reason of the code.

18397 Possible Causes:

18397 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 18397 Code

  • Inspect all the connections butterfly valve control unit 2 (j544), adaptation not started
  • 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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