VW Code 18842
18842 Description And Summary : |
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This something to do with the intake camshaft timing throttle actuator control system, stuck open the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles engine coolant level sensor / switch, circuit and wait then exhaust bank 4, sensor 2 heater circuit, short-circuit after pluses is the final reason of the code. |
18842 Possible Causes:
18842 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:
- O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
- Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
- Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
- Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
What To Check After Fixing 18842 Code
- Inspect all the connections throttle position (tp) sensor (g79), error message from ecm
- Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
- Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns