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VW Code 18503

18503 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles b camshaft position actuator control bank 1, circuit high or change radiator fan 2 (v177), difficulty of movement / blocked will delay your vw fault.

18503 Possible Causes:

18503 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

What To Check After Fixing 18503 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit intermittent / erratic bank
  • 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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