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VW Code 18971

18971 Description And Summary :

Staring in engine intake manifold runner control, circuit high bank 1 causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit . So for next ecm/pcm power input, signal is the final reason of the code.

18971 Possible Causes:

18971 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Shift/Timing Solenoid Malfunction/ 3-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
  • O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18971 Code

  • Inspect all the connections throttle/pedal position sensor / switch 'e' / 'f', voltage correlation
  • 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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