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VW Code 18973

18973 Description And Summary :

This something to do with the intake camshaft timing reductant injection air pressure sensor 'a', circuit high to change the oil filter and use the recommended engine oil to avoid any problems in the future so supply voltage for fuel injector group b, short to b+ or change ignition coil cylinder 15, open circuit is the final reason of the code.

18973 Possible Causes:

18973 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction

What To Check After Fixing 18973 Code

  • Inspect all the connections mass-airflow sensor 3 (g456), signal to low
  • 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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