Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216): Short to Plus
VAG · engine
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The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18228. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Possible causes
Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) Short to Plus
Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) faulty
Recommended checks
Check Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216)
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
1
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
820
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1820
What does P1820 mean?
Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216): Short to Plus. The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18228. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Is P1820 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1820 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 P1820 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.
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