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VW Code 18842

18842 Description And Summary :

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

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