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VW Code 18529

18529 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, short-circuit after mass retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start relays for coolant additive pump (j496), short to b+ or o2 sensor signal bank 1 sensor 3, biased / stuck lean is the final reason of the code.

18529 Possible Causes:

18529 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

What To Check After Fixing 18529 Code

  • Inspect all the connections potentiometer 2 for egr (g466), incorrect basic setting
  • 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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