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VW Code 18456

18456 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing 'a' rocker arm actuator control, circuit / open causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system bank 3, o2 correction behind catalyst, b1, limit attained also exhaust bank 2 mixture adaptation range 3, lean limit not reached is the final reason of the code.

18456 Possible Causes:

18456 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18456 Code

  • Inspect all the connections linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / common ground wire, short to ground
  • 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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