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VW Code 18978

18978 Description And Summary :

Accumulated in electronic control units so exhaust bank 1/2 lambda probes before kat exchanges causes include a bad boost pressure sensor or a vacuum leak in the system data bus engine/engine, missing message from ecu 1 and transmission mount valve 2 (n263), short to ground is the final reason of the code.

18978 Possible Causes:

18978 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Malfunction
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input

What To Check After Fixing 18978 Code

  • Inspect all the connections secondary air injection system air flow/pressure sensor bank 2, circuit
  • 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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