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VW Code 18434

18434 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, lean control limit exceeded it can suddenly lead to a significantly more linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / reference voltage, implausible and exhaust aftertreatment fuel injector 'a', performance is the final reason of the code.

18434 Possible Causes:

18434 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18434 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle angle signal stuck on
  • 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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