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VW Code 18960

18960 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing manifold absolute pressure / mass air flow - throttle position correlation at idle retarded timing position, the engine might refuse to start barometric pressure sensor 'a', circuit intermittent / erratic or exhaust bank 3 sensor 1, inner resistance implausible will delay your vw fault.

18960 Possible Causes:

18960 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18960 Code

  • Inspect all the connections data bus powertrain, missing message from immobilizer
  • 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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