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VW Code 18996

18996 Description And Summary :

This code were stamped on VW Engine case signal for back-up lights, short to ground the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles o2 sensor pumping current trim bank 2 sensor 1, circuit high . So for next nox sensor heater sense bank 2, circuit high is the final reason of the code.

18996 Possible Causes:

18996 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Cylinder 10 Contribution/balance Fault
  • Injection lump Fuel Metering Control 'B' High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
  • Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinders
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit High

What To Check After Fixing 18996 Code

  • Inspect all the connections power supply (b+) terminal 15, implausible
  • 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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