B1518 Volkswagen Brasilia OBD Code

OBD/2 B1518 error code description and symptoms.

The Transmission Range Sensor (also referred to as the PRNDL input an/or neutral safety switch) tells the transmission control module (TCM) an the engine control module (PCM) that the transmission is in park, reverse, neutral, drive, low, 2nd, 3rd etc. It is attached directly to the manual valve of transmission, so when the shift lever is moved from park to drive, the Transmission Range Sensor communicates this critical information to the above mentioned vehicle control module systems.

One example of this would be when an automatic vehicle in placed in gear. To prevent the added drag from the torque converter and transmission from reducing the idling speed, the PCM will command the idle control valve to allow more air to enter the engine, while at the same time, adjusting the injector pulse width to inject more fuel to suit the increased amount of air. Note that the idle air control valve is closed by the PCM when the throttle plate is opened to prevent excess air from entering the engine.

B1518 Volkswagen Brasilia Error Code Repair Process :

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine B1518 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If b1518 seat driver occupied switch circuit short to ground so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the b1518 seat driver occupied switch circuit short to ground.

Common Causes of Volkswagen Brasilia B1518 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code B1518 is the failure of B1518 Seat Driver Occupied Switch Circuit Short To Ground, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s)
Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
Variable Camshaft Timing solenoid stuck open

B1518 is a kind of Body Trouble Code

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B1518 Volkswagen Brasilia OBD Code

B1518 Volkswagen Brasilia Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Volkswagen Brasilia B1518 OBD2 Code

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