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VW Code 18896

18896 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case controller for radiator exhaust oh run (j138), short-circuit after pluses the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles wheel speed signal 4, range / performance . So for next linear oxygen sensor exhaust bank 2 / pump current, short to b+ is the final reason of the code.

18896 Possible Causes:

18896 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18896 Code

  • Inspect all the connections water in fuel sensor, circuit intermittent
  • 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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