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VW Code 18401

18401 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine valve for fuel bypass (n312), interruption/short-circuit after mass the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles o2 sensor exhaust sample error bank 1 sensor 1 . On the other hand exhaust bank 4, sensor 1, signal too slowly is the final reason of the code.

18401 Possible Causes:

18401 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent

What To Check After Fixing 18401 Code

  • Inspect all the connections charging system, voltage low
  • 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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