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Motronic injection and ignition system (4-cyl. turbo)
Interrogating and erasing fault memory
Fault table

Notes:

  • ◆ If faults occur in the sensors and components being monitored, they will be stored in the fault memory together with an indication of the type of fault.
  • ◆ Faults relating to the electronic throttle are also indicated by the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert (EPC = Electronic Power Control).
  • ◆ Sporadically occurring faults (temporary faults) will be indicated on the V.A.G 1551 display as "SP". The word "sporadic" means "intermittent" or "occurring at irregular intervals".
  • ◆ The fault table is arranged according to the 5-digit fault codes in the left-hand column.
  • ◆ If a fault is stored in the fault memory and then does not occur again during the next 40 engine warm-up phases, the fault code will be automatically erased.
  • ◆ Components that are indicated as being faulty by the V.A.G 1551 should not be renewed immediately.
    - Always start by checking the wiring and connectors for the component using the current flow diagram.
    - Also test the earth connections using the current flow diagram. This is particularly important in the case of sporadic
    faults (indicated by the letters "SP"on the fault reader display).
  • ◆ If the connector for the engine control unit is unplugged or if the battery is disconnected, all the learned values stored in the control unit will be erased, although the contents of the fault memory will remain intact. The next time the engine is started the idling may be rough at first, in which case it should be left to idle for a few minutes until the learning process has been completed.
  • ◆ Vehicles with engine code ANB: after erasing fault memory (.

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0101

16485

Air mass meter -G70
Implausible signal

- Test air mass meter
Check charge air system with turbocharger

P0102

16486

Air mass meter -G70
Signal too small

- Check throttle valve for dirt =>Page24-59
Check charge air system with turbocharger

P0103

16487

Air mass meter -G70
Signal too large

- Test air mass meter => Page 24-59
Check charge air system with turbocharger:

P0106

16490

Intake manif. press./air press. => -G71/-F96 1)
Implausible signal

=> 4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair group 21; Charge air system with turbocharger; Testing charge pressure sender -G31

P0112

16496

Intake air temp. sender -G42
Signal too small

- Test intake air temperature sender
=> Page 28-27

P0113

16497

Intake air temp. sender -G42
Signal too large

1)    The intake manifold pressure is measured by charge pressure sender -G31 (not by -G71 as indicated on the display). The air pressure is measured by altitude sender -F96 (in the engine control unit).

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0116

16500

Coolant temp. sender -G62
Implausible signal

- Test coolant temperature sender
=> Page 28-36

P0117

16501

Coolant temp. sender -G62
Signal too small

P0118

16502

Coolant temp. sender -G62
Signal too large

P0130

16514

Bank 1, Probe 1
Electrical fault in current circuit

- Test lambda control => Page 24-70

P0131

16515

Bank 1, Probe 1
Voltage too low

P0132

16516

Bank 1, Probe 1
Voltage too high

P0133

16517

Bank 1, Probe 1
Signal too slow

P0134

16518

Bank 1, Probe 1
No activity

P0135

16519

Bank 1, Probe 1,
Electrical fault in heating element circuit

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0136

16520

Bank 1, Probe 2
Electrical fault in current circuit

- Test lambda control => Page 24-70

P0137

16521

Bank 1, Probe 2
Voltage too low

P0138

16522

Bank 1, Probe 2
Voltage too high

P0139

16523

Bank 1, Probe 2
Signal too slow

P0140

16524

Bank 1, Probe 2
No activity

P0236

16620

Charge pressure sender -G31
Implausible signal

=> 4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair group 21; Charge air system with turbocharger; Testing charge pressure sender -G31

P0237

16621

Charge pressure sender -G31
Signal too small

P0238

16622

Charge pressure sender -G31
Signal too large


Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0300

16684

Misfiring recognised

- Test injectors

P0301

16685

Cyl.1 Misfiring recognised

- Test ignition cables, connectors and spark plugs

P0302

16686

Cyl.2 Misfiring recognised

- Test ignition coils => Page 28-8

P0303

16687

Cyl.3 Misfiring recognised

- Test output stage=> Page 28-16

P0304

16688

Cyl.4 Misfiring recognised

- Test misfiring recognition=> Page 28-56

P0321

16705

Engine speed sender -G28
Implausible signal

- Test engine speed sender

P0322

16706

Engine speed sender -G28
No signal

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0327

16711

Knock sensor 1 -G61
Signal too small

- Test knock sensor => Page 28-46

P0328

16712

Knock sensor 1 -G61
Signal too large

P0332

16716

Knock sensor 2 -G66
Signal too small

P0333

16717

Knock sensor 2 -G66
Signal too large

P0341

16725

Camshaft pos. sensor => Hall sender -G40
Implausible signal

- Test Hall sender => Page 28-49

P0342

16726

Camshaft pos. sensor =>Hall sender -G40
Signal too small

P0343

16727

Camshaft pos. sensor =>Hall sender -G40
Signal too large

P0346

16730

Bank 1, Camshaft pos. sensor => -G163
Implausible signal

P0411

16795

Secondary air system
Through-flow defective

- Check secondary air system => Page 24-108

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0422

16806

Bank 1, Main catalyst
Efficiency too low

- Generate readiness code => Page 01-58. Replace catalytic converter if the same fault is indicated again.

P0441

16825

Tank breathing system
Flow rate faulty

- Test solenoid valve 1 for activated charcoal filter => Page 24-123

P0501

16885

Vehicle speed signal
Implausible signal

- Test vehicle speed signal=> Page 24-180

P0506

16890

Idling speed control
Revs below specification

- Test throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-137

P0507

16891

Idling speed control
Revs above specification

P0560

16944

Voltage supply
Implausible signal

- Test voltage supply to control unit
=> Page 28-41

P0562

16946

Voltage supply
Voltage too low


P0563

16947

Voltage supply
Voltage too high


P0571

16955

Brake light switch -F 1)
Implausible signal

- Test brake light switch and brake pedal switch => Page 24-166

1)    The system monitors both brake light switch -F and brake pedal switch -F47.

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P0601

16985

Control unit defective

- Renew engine control unit => Page 24-24

P0604

16988

Control unit defective

P0605

16989

Control unit defective

P0606

16990

Control unit defective

P0685

17069

Motronic current supply relay => -J271
Open circuit

- Test Motronic current supply relay -J271
=> Page 28-20

P0686

17070

Motronic current supply relay => -J271
Short circuit to earth

P0687

17071

Motronic current supply relay => -J271
Short circuit to positive

P0688

17072

Motronic current supply relay, load circuit => -J271
Open circuit

P1102

17510

Bank 1 - Probe 1, Heating element circuit
Short to Positive

- Test lambda probe heating before catalytic converter => Page 24-100

P1103

17511

Bank 1 - Probe 2, Heating element circuit
Performance too low

P1105

17513

Bank 1 - Probe 2, Heating element circuit
Short to Positive

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1111

17519

Lambda control, Bank1
System too lean

- Test lambda control => Page 24-70

P1112

17520

Lambda control, Bank1
System too rich

P1113

17521

Bank 1, Probe 1
Internal resistance too great

- Test lambda probe heating
=> Page 24-100

P1114

17522

Bank 1, Probe 2
Internal resistance too great

P1115

17523

Bank 1 - Probe 1, Heating element circuit
Short to Earth

P1116

17524

Bank 1 - Probe 1, Heating element circuit
Open circuit


P1117

17525

Bank 1 - Probe 2, Heating element circuit
Short to Earth

P1118

17526

Bank 1 - Probe 2, Heating element circuit
Open circuit


Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1127

17535

Bank 1, Mixture adaption (mult.)
System too rich

- Take car for road test (fuel in oil)
Check fuel system pressure => Page 24-70

P1128

17536

Bank 1, Mixture adaption (mult.)
System too lean

- Check fuel system pressure => Page 24-37

P1136

17544

Bank 1, Mixture adaption (add.)
System too lean

- Test air mass meter => Page 24-70

P1137

17545

Bank 1, Mixture adaption (add.)
System too rich

- Take car for road test (fuel in oil)
Check fuel system pressure => Page 24-70

Note:

mult. = multiplicative, i.e. the fault occurs across the whole range of engine speeds and engine loads.

add. = additive, i.e. the fault only occurs at idling speed.

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1141

17549

Load determination
Implausible value

- Test air mass meter => Page 24-137; also check that correct version of throttle valve control part is installed (check part No.)

P1149

17557

Lambda control, Bank 1
Implausible control value

- Test lambda control => Page 24-70

P1171

17579

Angle sens. 2 for throt. valve drive -G188
Implausible signal 1)

- Test angle sender for throttle valve drive
=> Page 24-151

P1172

17580

Angle sens. 2 for throt. valve drive -G188
Signal too small 1)

P1173

17581

Angle sens. 2 for throt. valve drive -G188
Signal too large 1)


P1176

17584

Bank 1, Lambda correction after cat
Control limit reached

- Check lambda probe ageing on lambda probe before catalytic converter
=> Page 24-89

P1198

17606

Bank 1 - Probe 2, Heating element circuit
Electrical fault

- Test lambda probe heating => Page 24-100

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1213

17621

Injector Cyl. 1 -N30
Short to Positive

- Test injectors

P1214

17622

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31
Short to Positive

P1215

17623

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32
Short to Positive

P1216

17624

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33
Short to Positive

P1225

17633

Injector Cyl. 1 -N30
Short to Earth

P1226

17634

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31
Short to Earth

P1227

17635

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32
Short to Earth

P1228

17636

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33
Short to Earth

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1237

17645

Injector Cyl. 1 -N30
Open circuit

- Test injectors

P1238

17646

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31
Open circuit

P1239

17647

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32
Open circuit

P1240

17648

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33
Open circuit

P1250

17658

Fuel status too low

- Successive fault =>Note

Note:

The fault "Fuel status too low" is stored in conjunction with misfiring or faults relating to lambda control, if the fuel level in the tank is or was too low. The fault is stored in the fault memory as a static fault and is not set to a sporadic fault even if, for instance, the tank was filled in the meantime.

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1287

17695

Air recirc. valve for turbocharger -N249
Open circuit

=> 4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair group 21; Charge air system with turbocharger; Testing air recirculation valve for turbocharger -N249

P1288

17696

Air recirc. valve for turbocharger -N249
Short to Positive


P1289

17697

Air recirc. valve for turbocharger -N249
Short to Earth


P1297

17705

Connection turbocharger-throttle valve
Loss of pressure

=> 4-Cylinder engine (5-valve, turbo), Mechanics; Repair group 21; Testing charge air system with turbocharger

P1325

17733

Knock control Cyl. 1
Control limit reached

- Test knock control => Page 28-45

P1326

17734

Knock control Cyl. 2
Control limit reached

P1327

17735

Knock control Cyl. 3
Control limit reached

P1328

17736

Knock control Cyl. 4
Control limit reached

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1335

17743

Engine torque monitoring 2
Control limit surpassed 1)

- Check hose connections => Page 28-27

P1336

17744

Engine torque monitoring
Control limit surpassed

- Test air mass meter => Page 28-36

P1337

17745

Bank 1, Camshaft pos. sensor => -G163
Short to Earth

- Test Hall sender => Page 28-49

P1338

17746

Bank 1, Camshaft pos. sensor => -G163
Open circuit / Short to Positive

P1355

17763

Ignition activation, Cyl. 1
Open circuit

- Test activation of output stages
=> Page 28-16

P1356

17764

Ignition activation, Cyl. 1
Short to Positive

P1357

17765

Ignition activation, Cyl. 1
Short to Earth

P1358

17766

Ignition activation, Cyl. 2
Open circuit

P1359

17767

Ignition activation, Cyl. 2
Short to Positive

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1360

17768

Ignition activation, Cyl. 2
Short to Earth

- Test activation of output stages
=> Page 28-16

P1361

17769

Ignition activation, Cyl. 3
Open circuit

P1362

17770

Ignition activation, Cyl. 3
Short to Positive

P1363

17771

Ignition activation, Cyl. 3
Short to Earth

P1364

17772

Ignition activation, Cyl. 4
Open circuit

P1365

17773

Ignition activation, Cyl. 4
Short to Positive

P1366

17774

Ignition activation, Cyl. 4
Short to Earth

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1386

17794

Control unit defective

- Renew engine control unit => Page 24-24

P1387

17795

Control unit defective

P1388

17796

Control unit defective 1)

P1410

17818

Tank breather valve -N80
Short to Positive

- Test ACF solenoid valve 1 => Page 24-123

P1421

17829

Secondary air inlet valve -N112
Short to Earth

- Test secondary air system

P1422

17830

Secondary air inlet valve -N112
Short to Positive

P1424

17832

Bank 1, Secondary air system
Leak recognised

- Check pipes/hoses and components of secondary air system

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1425

17833

Tank breather valve -N80
Short to Earth

- Test ACF solenoid valve 1 => Page 24-123

P1426

17834

Tank breather valve -N80
Open circuit

P1432

17840

Secondary air inlet valve -N112
Open circuit

- Test secondary air system

P1433

17841

Relay for secondary air pump -J299
Open circuit

P1434

17842

Relay for secondary air pump -J299
Short to Positive

P1435

17843

Relay for secondary air pump -J299
Short to Earth

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1500

17908

Fuel pump relay -J17
Electrical fault in current circuit

- Test fuel pump relay => Page 24-51

P1502

17910

Fuel pump relay -J17
Short to Positive

P1517

17925

Main relay => -J271
Fault in electrical circuit

- Test Motronic current supply relay -J271
=> Page 28-20

P1523

17931

Crash signal from airbag control unit
Implausible signal 2)

=> Body, Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of airbag system

P1539

17947

Clutch pedal switch -F36
Implausible signal

- Test clutch pedal switch
=> Page 24-172

P1542

17950

Angle sender for throt. val. drive -G187
Implausible signal 1)

- Test angle sender for throttle valve drive
=> Page 24-151

P1543

17951

Angle sender for throt. val. drive -G187
Signal too small 1)

P1544

17952

Angle sender for throt. val. drive -G187
Signal too large 1)

P1545

17953

Throttle valve control
Faulty 1)

- Test throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-137

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

2)    This fault is stored if a crash signal has been transmitted by the airbag control unit

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1546

17954

Charge press. control solenoid valve -N75
Short to Positive

=> 4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair group 21; Charge air system with turbocharger; Testing air recirculation valve for turbocharger -N249

P1547

17955

Charge press. control solenoid valve -N75
Short to Earth

P1548

17956

Charge press. control solenoid valve -N75
Open circuit


P1550

17958

Charge pressure
Control difference

P1555

17963

Maximum charge pressure surpassed

P1556

17964

Charge pressure control
Regulating limit not reached

P1557

17965

Charge pressure control
Regulating limit surpassed


P1559

17967

Throttle valve control part -J338
Fault in basic setting 1)

- Perform adaption => Page 24-138

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1560

17968

Maximum engine revs surpassed

- Rectify mechanical faults

P1564

17972

Throttle valve control part -J338
Low voltage at base setting

- Charge battery and repeat basic setting

P1565

17973

Throttle valve control part -J338
Lower stop is not reached 1)

- Test throttle valve control part
=> Page 24-137

P1568

17976

Throttle valve control part -J338
Mechanical fault 1)

P1569

17977

CCS switch -E45
Implausible signal

=> Electrical system; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of cruise control system (CCS)

P1570

17978

Engine control unit blocked

- Perform adaption of electronic immobilizer to engine control unit
=> Electrical system; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of immobilizer

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1579

17987

Throttle valve control part -J338
Adaption not started

- Perform adaption of throttle valve control part; observe test requirements
=> Page 24-138

P1602

18010

Voltage supply Kl. 30
Voltage too low

- Test voltage supply from terminal 30 to control unit => Page 28-41

P1603

18011

Control unit defective

- Renew engine control unit => Page 24-24

P1604

18012

Control unit defective 1)

P1606

18014

Poor road info/eng.sp.mom from ABS CU (specified engine torque from ABS control unit)
Electrical fault in current circuit

- Test wiring between engine control unit and ABS control unit
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

P1609

18017

Crash switch-off triggered
(Crash triggered) 2)

=> Body, Self-diagnosis; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of airbag system01-9

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

2)    The fault is stored if the corresponding signal is transmitted from the airbag control unit (also when final control diagnosis is performed on the airbag system).

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1612

18020

Engine control unit wrongly coded

- Code engine control unit => Page 01-48

P1626

18034

Drive train data bus
No message from gearbox CU

- Test drive train data bus

P1630

18038

Accelerator position sender -G79
Signal too small 1)

- Test accelerator position sender

P1631

18039

Accelerator position sender -G79
Signal too large 1)

P1633

18041

Accelerator position sender 2 -G185
Signal too small 1)


P1634

18042

Accelerator position sender 2 -G185
Signal too large 1)


P1639

18047

Accelerator position sender 1/2 -G79/-G185
Implausible signal 1)

P1640

18048

Control unit defective

- Renew engine control unit => Page 24-24

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1645

18053

Drive train data bus
No message from 4WD elec.

- Test CAN bus => Page 24-191

P1648

18056

Drive train data bus
Defective

P1649

18057

Drive train data bus
No message from ABS CU

P1650

18058

Drive train data bus
Message from combi-instrument missing

P1654

18062

Please interrogate fault memory of combi-instrument

=> Electrical system; Repair group 01; Self-diagnosis of dash panel insert

P1676

18084

Electr. throttle control fault lamp -K132
Electrical fault in current circuit 1)

- Test EPC warning lamp => Page 24-132

P1677

18085

Electr. throttle control fault lamp -K132
Short to Positive 1)


Fault code

Readout on fault reader display

Fault rectification

SAE

V.A.G

P1682

18090

Drive train data bus
Implausible info. from ABS CU

- Test data exchange between engine control unit and other control units with CAN interface => Page 24-191

P1853

18261

Drive train data bus
Implausible message from ABS CU

- Test CAN bus => Page 24-191

P3078

19534

Throttle valve control part
Insufficient air flow at idle

- Clean throttle valve control part

1)    If this fault occurs the engine control unit activates the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Notes on EPC warning lamp .

Note:

Electronic throttle control fault lamp -K132 (designation used in current flow diagrams) is also known as the EPC warning lamp (EPC = Electronic Power Control).

Final control diagnosis > < Interrogating and erasing fault memory