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P1829 VAG - Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/Short to Ground

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1829

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What P1829 means

P1829
Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/Short to Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 84%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/ circuit. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18237. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218) Open/Short to Ground
  • Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218)
  • Check Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218)
  • Check Measuring Blocks
Applies to Volkswagen VW DSG DQ250 (02E) mechatronic

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1829

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

829

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1829

What does P1829 mean?

Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/Short to Ground. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218): Open/ circuit. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18237. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is P1829 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1829 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 P1829 at file level?

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