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VW Code 18491

18491 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles evaporative emission system leak detection pump sense, circuit range / performance . So for next throttle actuator control system, stuck closed is the final reason of the code.

18491 Possible Causes:

18491 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18491 Code

  • Inspect all the connections controller pin coding, implausible signal
  • 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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