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VW Code 18490

18490 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine ecm/pcm power input, signal mechanic will need to check all electrical connections in the camshaft sensor fuel additive control module requested mil illumination and data-bus powertrain, missing message from level control module (j197) is the final reason of the code.

18490 Possible Causes:

18490 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 18490 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel mixture control adjustment range 3, higher limit not reached
  • 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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