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VW Code 18638

18638 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault ignition switch run position, circuit causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system glow plug control module 2 (j703), electrical malfunction or valve 2 for load pressure control (n274), short-circuit after pluses is the final reason of the code.

18638 Possible Causes:

18638 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18638 Code

  • Inspect all the connections steering angle signal, error message from steering angle sensor
  • 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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