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VW Code 18543

18543 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing drive by wire-mil (k132), circuit short to ground retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 5, circuit low . On the other hand secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 1, circuit intermittent / erratic will delay your vw fault.

18543 Possible Causes:

18543 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18543 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit range / performance
  • 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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