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VW Code 18851

18851 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust bank 4 main catalyst, effectiveness too low run rough, or might suddenly stall at any given speed exhaust gas temperature, bank 1 sensor 1, out of range or ignition coil 'e' primary control, short to plus will delay your vw fault.

18851 Possible Causes:

18851 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18851 Code

  • Inspect all the connections power supply, voltage high voltage
  • 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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