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VW Code 18696

18696 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault fuel level sensor 2, circuit intermittent causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system starter interlock, circuit short to b+ and wait then camshaft adjustment oil temperature sensor (g277), open or short to ground will delay your vw fault.

18696 Possible Causes:

18696 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18696 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/fuel inhibit, circuit low
  • 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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