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P1218 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1218

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P1218 means

P1218
Injector 6 - short to positive VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Injector 6 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • injector
Applies to Audi
P1218
Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84): Short to B+ VAG · fuel Data confidence 84%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Fuel Injector for Cylinder 6 (N84) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17626. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • MIL On
  • Poor engine performance

Possible causes

  • Fuse for injector
  • Wiring harness issue
  • Failed injector
  • Failed ECM

Recommended checks

Inspect wiring to and from injector, see repair manual

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1218

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

218

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1218

What does P1218 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Injector 6 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1218 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1218 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1218 at file level?

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