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Final control diagnosis > < Part 3, up to fault code 18171 / P1763
Automatic Gearbox 01V Self-diagnosis
Part 4, up to fault code 65535
Part 4, up to fault code 65535

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18179 P1771 1)
Load signal from engine CU
Open circuit/short to positive

Fault in wiring between engine and gearbox control units or other components also receiving this signal (e.g. on-board computer)

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors
Read measured value block , Display Group Number 009 2)

18180 P1772 1)
Load signal from engine CU
Short to earth

Short circuit in components also receiving this signal (e.g. on-board computer)

- Perform Electrical Check
Check corresponding components (refer to current flow diagram)

No/incorrect signal being output by engine control unit

- Read out engine control unit fault memory and eliminate faults
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

1)    One of the two fault codes will be stored depending on fault situation.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault codes 18180 / P1772 and 18179 / P1771:

  • ◆ Fault detection condition: No problem detected with engine-speed and throttle-valve signals and no load signal detected for 245 ms.
  • ◆ If load signal fault is detected by the engine control unit, this fault is transmitted to the gearbox control unit.

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18192 P1784

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors

Up/down switch circuit

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth in connection between engine and gearbox control units (pin 51)

- Read measured value block
Check and, if necessary, replace engine control unit

Open circuit/short to earth

- Read out engine control unit fault memory and eliminate faults
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18192 / P1784:

  • ◆ This fault can only occur on vehicle models with no CAN bus A)

    A)    A distinction is made between vehicle models with and without CAN bus. For a precise definition of which vehicles are fitted with CAN bus, refer to

=> Automatic Gearbox 01V Front and Four-Wheel Drive; Repair Group 00; Code letters, assignment of mechanical units, transmission ratios, features

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18193 P1785

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors

Up/down switch circuit

Short to positive in connection between engine and gearbox control units (pin 51)

- Read measured value block
Check and, if necessary, replace engine control unit

Short to positive

- Read out engine control unit fault memory and eliminate faults
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18193 / P1785:

  • ◆ This fault can only occur on vehicle models with no CAN bus A)

    A)    A distinction is made between vehicle models with and without CAN bus. For a precise definition of which vehicles are fitted with CAN bus, refer to

=> Automatic Gearbox 01V Front and Four-Wheel Drive; Repair Group 00; Code letters, assignment of mechanical units, transmission ratios, features

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18222 P1814

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 1 -N215

Pressure control valve 1 -N215 2) defective

- Read measured value block ; Display Group Number 006 3)

Open circuit/short to earth

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 1 -N215 is also referred to as solenoid valve 4 -N91.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18223 P1815

Short to positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 1 -N215

Pressure control valve 1 -N215 2) defective

- Read measured value block ; Display Group Number 006 3)

Short to positive

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 1 -N215 is also referred to as solenoid valve 4 -N91.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18227 P1819

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 2 -N216

Pressure control valve 2 -N216 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 006 3)

Open circuit/short to earth

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 2 -N216 is also referred to as solenoid valve 5 -N92.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18228 P1820

Short to positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 2 -N216

Pressure control valve 2 -N216 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 006 3)

Short to positive

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 2 -N216 is also referred to as solenoid valve 5 -N92.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18232 P1824

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 3 -N217

Pressure control valve 3 -N217 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 006 3)

Open circuit/short to earth

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 3 -N217 is also referred to as solenoid valve 6 -N93.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18233 P1825

Short to positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 3 -N217

Pressure control valve 3 -N217 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 006 3)

Short to positive

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 3 -N217 is also referred to as solenoid valve 6 -N93.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18237 P1829

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 4 -N218

Pressure control valve 4 -N218 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 007 3)

Open circuit/short to earth

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 4 -N218 is also referred to as solenoid valve 7 -N94.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18238 P1830

Short to positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Pressure control valve 4 -N218

Pressure control valve 4 -N218 2) defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 007 3)

Short to positive

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults affecting solenoid or pressure control valves are displayed.

2)    Pressure control valve 4 -N218 is also referred to as solenoid valve 7 -N94.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

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18249 P1841

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit and replace if necessary

Engine/gearbox control unit

Non-matching versions

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

- Read out engine control unit fault memory and eliminate faults
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

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18258 P1850

Ignition switched on with connector of automatic gearbox control unit -J217 unplugged

- Check connector of wire between engine and gearbox control units

Data bus drive 1)

Open circuit in wiring or short circuit between engine and gearbox control units

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-194; Display Group Numbers 0082)and 0092)

Info missing from engine CU

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

1)    Drive data bus is also referred to as CAN bus.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18258 / P1850:

  • ◆ Exchange of data and information between gearbox control unit and control units communicating with gearbox control unit takes place by way of a so-called CAN bus. All information signals are transmitted by 2 wires.
  • ◆ Function of CAN bus => Page 01-271

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18259 P1851

Ignition switched on with connector of automatic gearbox control unit -J217 unplugged

- Check connector of wire between engine and gearbox control units

Data bus drive 1)

Open circuit in wiring or short circuit between engine and gearbox control units/between ABS and engine control units

- Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-194; Display Group Numbers 0082)and 0092)

Incorrect or defective ABS control unit

- Check identification of ABS control unit

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Info missing from
ABS CU

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 18259 / P1851.

1)    Drive data bus is also referred to as CAN bus.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18259 / P1851 (CAN bus):

  • ◆ Exchange of data and information between gearbox control unit and control units communicating with gearbox control unit takes place by way of a so-called CAN bus. All information signals are transmitted by 2 wires.
  • ◆ Function of CAN bus => Page 01-271

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18262 P1854

Open circuit in wiring or short circuit between engine and gearbox control units

- Check connector of wire between engine and gearbox control units
Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

Data bus drive 1)

Short circuit between CAN wires

- Read measured value block; Display Group Numbers 0082)and 0092)

Defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Defective hardware

Defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 18262 / P1854.

1)    Drive data bus is also referred to as CAN bus.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18262 / P1854:

  • ◆ Exchange of data and information between gearbox control unit and control units communicating with gearbox control unit takes place by way of a so-called CAN bus. All information signals are transmitted by 2 wires.
  • ◆ Function of CAN bus => Page 01-271

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18263 P1855

Ignition switched on with connector of automatic gearbox control unit -J217 unplugged

- Check connector of wire between engine and gearbox control units
Perform Electrical Check
=> Page 01-281

Data bus drive 1)

- Read measured value block; Display Group Numbers 0082)and 0092)

Incorrect engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Software monitoring

Incorrect gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 18263 / P1855.

1)    Drive data bus is also referred to as CAN bus.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18263 / P1855 (CAN bus):

  • ◆ Exchange of data and information between gearbox control unit and control units communicating with gearbox control unit takes place by way of a so-called CAN bus. All information signals are transmitted by 2 wires.
  • ◆ Function of CAN bus => Page 01-271

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18264 P1856

Throttle valve potentiometer -G69

Fault in throttle valve potentiometer -G69 diagnosed by engine control unit

- Read measured value block ; Display Group Numbers 008 1) and 009 1)

Fault message from engine CU

Fault in wiring between throttle valve potentiometer and engine control unit

- Read out stored engine control unit fault codes and eliminate faults

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18264 / P1856:

  • ◆ Signal from throttle valve potentiometer -G69 is transmitted from engine control unit via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.
  • ◆ Fault detection conditions: Fault in component concerned is diagnosed by engine control unit. This fault diagnosis is transmitted via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.

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18265 P1857
Load signal


Fault message from engine CU

No/incorrect signal being output by engine control unit
Fault in "Engine actual torque signal" diagnosed by engine control unit

- Read measured value block; Display Group Numbers 0081)and 0091)
Read out stored engine control unit fault code and eliminate fault
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 18265 / P1857.

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18265 / P1857:

  • ◆ Fault detection conditions: Fault in component concerned is diagnosed by engine control unit. This fault diagnosis is transmitted via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.
  • ◆ Fault detection condition: No problem detected with engine-speed and throttle-valve signals and no load signal detected for 245 ms.
  • ◆ If load signal fault is detected by the engine control unit, this fault is transmitted to the gearbox control unit in the form of a duty cycle fault.

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18266 P1858

Fault in engine speed sender -G28 diagnosed by engine control unit

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 001 1)
Read out stored engine control unit fault codes and eliminate faults

Rev signal from engine CU

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Fault message from engine CU

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 18266 / P1858 for vehicle models with CAN bus:

  • ◆ Engine speed signal is transmitted from engine control unit via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.
  • ◆ Fault detection conditions: Fault in component concerned is diagnosed by engine control unit. This fault diagnosis is transmitted via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.

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18269 P1861

Open circuit in wiring or short circuit between accelerator position sender -G79 and engine control unit

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Accelerator position sender -G79

Fault message from engine control unit

Accelerator position sender -G79 defective

- Read out stored engine control unit fault code and eliminate fault
Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

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65535

Control unit defective

Automatic gearbox control unit -J217 defective

- Replace control unit => Page 01-6

Notes on fault code 65535:

Establish possible cause of trouble and eliminate the following faults:

  • ◆ Mechanical faults
  • ◆ Hydraulic faults
  • ◆ Electr./electronic components and wiring

Final control diagnosis > < Part 3, up to fault code 18171 / P1763