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VW Code 18445

18445 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing angle sensors 2 for butterfly valve drive 2 (g298), signal too small retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust bank 3, probe 2 heating circuit short-circuit after mass and wait then intake manifold tuning (imt) valve position sensor / switch bank 1, circuit range / performance will delay your vw fault.

18445 Possible Causes:

18445 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

What To Check After Fixing 18445 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system switching valve bank 2, stuck open
  • 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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