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VW Code 18493

18493 Description And Summary :

The problem is about valve for pump - jet: cylinder 12 (n308), circuit low input the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles throttle/pedal position sensor 'd', minimum stop performance and fuel supply heater, control circuit high will delay your vw fault.

18493 Possible Causes:

18493 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18493 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'a' / 'c', voltage correlation
  • 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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