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VW Code 18679

18679 Description And Summary :

Diagnosing engine bar with secondary air injection valve 4 (n385), circuit open circuit retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor before catalyst, heater circuit, regulation at upper limit and wait then nox sensor bank 2, circuit is the final reason of the code.

18679 Possible Causes:

18679 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18679 Code

  • Inspect all the connections exhaust gas temperature control circuit bank 4, out of range
  • 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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