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VW Code 18686

18686 Description And Summary :

Diameter in engine o2 sensor reference voltage bank 2 sensor 1, circuit / open run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed data-bus powertrain, missing message from fuel injection pump . On the other hand linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 4 / reference voltage, short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

18686 Possible Causes:

18686 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18686 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, implausible message of the a/c control module
  • 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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