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VW Code 18823

18823 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 3 / common ground wire, short to b+ the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles oxygen (lambda) sensor b1 s1, pump current, short to ground and malfunction indication light (k83), short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

18823 Possible Causes:

18823 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High

What To Check After Fixing 18823 Code

  • Inspect all the connections relays for large amount of heat (j360), short-circuit after pluses
  • 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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