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VW Code 18406

18406 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine diesel particulate filter pressure sensor 'b', circuit intermittent / erratic mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor exhaust bank 4 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at upper limit and wait then signal for back-up lights, short to ground will delay your vw fault.

18406 Possible Causes:

18406 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 18406 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, lean control limit exceeded
  • 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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