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VW Code 18940

18940 Description And Summary :

The instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault exhaust gas temperature sensor, bank 2 sensor 4, circuit low causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system camshaft adjustment oil temperature sensor (g277), short to b+ and injector cylinder 13 (n390), open circuit will delay your vw fault.

18940 Possible Causes:

18940 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low
  • Reverse Input Circuit
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Engine Shutoff Solenoid Malfunction
  • Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders

What To Check After Fixing 18940 Code

  • Inspect all the connections fuel fired heater, performance
  • 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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