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Diesel direct injection and glow plug system
Self-diagnosis
Fault table

Notes:

  • ◆ The fault tables are listed according to the 5 digit fault code on the left.
  • ◆ Explanation of the fault types (e.g. "open circuit/short circuit to earth"):

=> Fault reader operating instructions

  • ◆ If components are indicated as faulty:
    First check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system earth connections according to current flow diagram. This is particularly relevant if faults are output as "occurring sporadically" (SP).

Fault codes 00513 ... 01269

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00513

Engine speed sender -G28

implausible signal

- G28 defective
- Distance speed sender/sender wheel too large
- Metal swarf on G28 or mounting pedestal loose

- Fault lamp lights up
- Engine does not start
- Various running problems including engine will not start

- Check G28

No signal

- G28 defective
- Wiring open or short circuit

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00519

Intake manifold pressure sender -G71

implausible signal

- Charge pressure control solenoid valve (N75) defective
- Control unit defective
- Hose connections interchanged, not connected

- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check N75

Short to positive

Open/short circuit to earth

Voltage supply

- Wiring open or short circuit

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00522

Coolant temperature sender -G62

Short to earth

- G62 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Black exhaust when starting
- Glow period always approx. 20 sec.

- Check G62

Open circuit/ short to positive

- G62 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

00527

Intake manifold temperature sender -G72

Short to earth

- G72 defective
- Wire has short to earth

- Check G72

Open circuit/short to positive

- G72 defective
- Open circuit or short to positive

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00532

Supply voltage

implausible signal

- Current supply relay terminal 30 (J317) defective

- Various running problems including engine will not start

- Check current supply for Diesel direct injection system control unit

00539

Fuel temperature sender -G81

Short to earth

- G81 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Increased emission figures

- Check G81

Open circuit/short to positive

- G81 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00542

Needle lift sender -G80

Input open

- G80 defective
- Wiring open or short circuit

- Fault lamp lights up
- Engine runs rough
- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check G80
=> Page 23-68

Open circuit/short to positive

Short to earth

Implausible signal

- G80 defective
- Injection system wiring to 3rd cylinder not OK.
- Fuel shortage
- Air in fuel system

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00545

Engine/gearbox electrical connection

Implausible signal

- Wiring open/short circuit

- Harder gear selection

- Check signals from/to automatic gearbox => Seite 23-103

00550

Injection commencement regulation

Control difference

- Commencement of injection valve (N108) defective
- Needle lift sender (G80) defective
- Fuel tank empty
- Fuel supply not OK., fuel shortage
- Air in fuel system
- Start of delivery not OK

- Engine runs rough
- Reduced output
- Poor cold start characteristics
- Increased emission figures

- Check N108

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00553

Air mass meter -G70

implausible signal

- G70 defective

- Reduced output
- Black exhaust
- No exhaust gas recirculation

- Check exhaust gas recirculation and air mass meter function

Open circuit/short to earth

- G70 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to earth

Short to positive

- G70 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

Voltage supply

- Wiring open/short circuit

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00575

Intake manifold pressure

Control difference

- Solenoid valve for charge pressure control (N75) defective
- Hose connections interchanged, not connected

- Reduced output

- Check N75

00625

Speed signal

implausible signal

- No signal from speedometer (G21) or speedometer sender (G22)

- Speedometer display not OK.
- Cruise control system switched off
- Vehicle jerks when changing gear
- Air conditioner is switched off

- Check signal from G21 or G22

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00626

Glow period warning lamp -K29

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Glow period warning lamp not functioning

- Check glow period warning lamp -K29
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

00668

Vehicle voltage
terminal 30

Signal too small

- Current supply relay terminal 30 (J317) defective

- Engine will not start
- Various running problems including engine will not start

- Check Diesel direct injection system control unit current supply

implausible signal

Ouput on V.A.G 1551 printer

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00671

CCS Switch -E45

undefined switch position

- E45 defective
- Wiring open/short circuit

- Cruise control system switched off

- Check cruise control system
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

00741

Brake pedal monitoring

implausible signal

- Brake light switch (F) defective
- Brake pedal switch (F47) defective

- Fault lamp lights up
- Brake light defective

- Check F and F47

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

00765

Modulating piston movement sender -G149

- Injection pump defective
- Wiring open/short circuit

- Fault lamp lights up
- Various running problems
- Engine will not start

- Check G149
=> Page 23-61

00777

Accelerator position sender -G79

implausible signal

- G79 defective
- G79 incorrectly set

- Fault lamp lights up
- Increased idling speed

- Check G79
=> Page 23-18

Short to positive

- G79 defective
- Wiring short to positive

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01028

Fan relay -J323

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Relay defective

- Fan run-on not functioning

- Check J323
, final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Fan runs permanently

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Fan run-on not functioning

01044

Control unit incorrectly coded

- Invalid control unit coding

- Code control unit

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01117

Load signal for alternator terminal DF

implausible signal

- Wiring open or short circuit
- Alternator defective
- Voltage regulator defective

- Additional heater not operating

- Check alternator
=> Current flow diagram, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

01180

Engine/air conditioner cut-off electrical connection

Short to positive

- Short in the wiring

- Vehicle acceleration reduced, when air conditioner is switched on

- Check air conditioner compressor cut-in
, final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01208

Data

changed

- Fault in data
- Data manipulated

- Vehicle loses registration (Germany)

- Renew J248
=> Page 23-5, item 9

01237

Fuel cut-off valve -N109

Mechanical fault

- N109 defective, leaking or sticking

- Reduced output
- Engine will not start

- Check N109
, Final control diagnosis

Open/short circuit to earth

- N109 defective
- Wiring open circuit/short to earth

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01242

Control unit output stages

implausible signal

- Exhaust gas recirculation valve (N18) defective

- Increased emission values
- Reduced output

- Check exhaust gas recirculation and air mass meter function

Open circuit/short to positive

- All components activated by the final control diagnosis

- Various running problems
- Engine will not start

- Perform final control diagnosis
Check wiring connections to control elements
If control elements OK, control unit defective

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01262

Charge pressure control solenoid valve -N75

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Solenoid valve defective

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too low

- Check N75
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too high

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too low

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01265

Exhaust gas recirculation valve -N18

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve defective

- No exhaust gas recirculation

- Check N18
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Too much exhaust gas recirculation
- Reduced output, black smoke

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- No exhaust gas recirculation

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01266

Glow plug relay -J52

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Glow plug relay defective

- Glow plug system not working

- Check J52
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Glow plug system permanently on

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Glow plug system not working

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01268

Metering adjuster -N146

Control difference

- Injection pump defective
- Wiring open/short circuit

- Fault lamp lights up
- Various running problems
- Engine will not start

- Check N146

Lower limit value

- Quantity adjuster incorrectly set

- Black smoke
- Rough idling

Upper limit value

- Quantity adjuster incorrectly set

- Jerking, poor performance

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

01269

Commencement of injection valve -N108

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Commencement of injection valve defective

- Engine knocks at idling, because commencement of injection is constantly "advanced"

- Check N108
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Poor performance, because commencement of injection is constantly "retarded"

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Engine knocks at idling, because commencement of injection is constantly "advanced"

Fault codes 16485 ... 65535

Note:

In the following table, new fault codes which describe fault causes more precisely than before have been listed in place of the familiar five-digit V.A.G fault codes. The fault text has not changed greatly. In addition a new type of fault code, the so called P codes e.g. P0101, is listed and positioned next to the existing codes. These P codes have no significance at present, but will be required by self-diagnosis systems in the future.

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

16485P0101

Air mass meter -G70

Implausible signal

- G70 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to earth

- Reduced output
- Black smoke

- Check air mass meter
=> Page 23-89

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

16705P0321

Engine speed sender -G28

Implausible signal

- G28 defective
- Gap speed sender/sender wheel too large
- Metal swarf on G28 or mounting loose

- Engine will not start
- Engine stops
- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- No indication on rev. counter

- Check G28

16706P0322

Engine speed sender -G28

No signal

- G28 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short circuit

- Engine will not start
- Engine stops
- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Rev. counter no display

- Check G28

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

16885P0501

Road speed signal

Implausible signal

- No signal from speedometer sender (G22)

- Speedometer display not OK.
- Cruise control system switched off
- Vehicle jerks when selecting gear
- Air conditioner is switched off

- Check signal from G22:
=> Repair group 90; Checking speedometer sender

16989P0605

Control unit -J248 defective

- Control unit internally defective

- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Replace J248

17552P1144

Air mass meter -G70

Open circuit/short to earth

- G70 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to earth

- Reduced output
- Black smoke

- Check air mass meter
=> Page 23-89

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17553P1145

Air mass meter -G70

Short to positive

- G70 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

- Reduced output
- Black smoke

- Check air mass meter
=> Page 23-89

17554P1146

Air mass meter -G70

Voltage supply

- Operating voltage to high or too low
- Wiring open circuit

- Reduced output
- Black smoke

- Check air mass meter
=> Page 23-89

17563P1155

Intake manifold pressure sender -G71

Short to positive

- Short to positive
- G71 defective

- Reduced output

- Check intake manifold pressure sender

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17564P1156

Intake manifold pressure sender -G71

Open circuit/short to earth

- G71 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to earth

- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check intake manifold pressure sender

17565P1157

Intake manifold pressure sender -G71

Voltage supply

- G71 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short circuit

- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check intake manifold pressure sender

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17568P1160

Intake manifold temperature sender -G72

Short to earth

- G72 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Goes to predetermined value 136.8 °C

- Check G72

17569P1161

Intake manifold temperature sender -G72

Open circuit/short to positive

- G72 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

- Goes to predetermined value 136.8 °C

- Check G72

17570P1162

Fuel temperature sender -G81

Short to earth

- G81 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Increased emission figures

- Check G81
=> Page 23-56

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17571P1163

Fuel temperature sender -G81

Open circuit/short to positive

- G81 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

- Increased emission figures

- Check G81
=> Page 23-56

17653P1245

Needle lift sender -G80

Short to earth

- G80 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Engine running rough
- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check G80 => Page 23-68

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17654P1246

Needle lift sender -G80

Implausible signal

- G80 defective
- Injector pipe to No. 3 Cyl. not OK
- Reduced fuel
- Air in fuel system

- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Engine running rough
- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check G80 => Page 23-68

17655P1247

Needle lift sender -G80

Open circuit/short to positive

- G80 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short circuit

- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Engine running rough
- Reduced output
- Increased emission figures

- Check G80 => Page 23-68

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17656P1248

Injection commencement regulation

Control difference

- Commencement of injection valve (N108) defective
- Needle lift sender (G80) defective
- Fuel tank empty
- Fuel supply not OK., reduced fuel
- Start of delivery not OK.

- Engine running rough
- Reduced output
- Increased emission values
- Poor cold start characteristics

- Check N108

17659P1251

Commencement of injection valve -N108

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Engine knocks at idling, because commencement of injection is constantly "advanced"

- Check N108
, Final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17660P1252

Commencement of injection valve -N108

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Commencement of injection valve defective

- Engine knocks at idling, because commencement of injection is constantly "advanced"

- Check N108
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Poor performance, because commencement of injection is constantly "retarded"

17663P1255

Coolant temperature sender -G62

Short to earth

- G62 defective
- Wiring short to earth

- Black smoke when starting
- Glow period is always approx. 20 seconds

- Check G62

17664P1256

Coolant temperature sender -G62

Open circuit/short to positive

- G62 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to positive

- Black smoke when starting
- Glow period is always approx. 20 seconds

- Check G62

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17762P1354

Modulating piston movement sender -G149

Electrical fault in current circuit

- Injection pump defective
- Wiring open circuit or short circuit

- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Check G149
=> Page 23-61

17795P1387

Control unit defective

- Control unit internally defective

- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Replace J248

17810P1402

Exhaust gas recirculation valve -N18

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- No exhaust gas recirculation

- Check N18
, Final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17849P1441

Exhaust gas recirculation valve -N18

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve defective

- No exhaust gas recirculation

- Check N18
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Too much exhaust gas recirculation
- Reduced output, black smoke

17946P1538

Fuel cut-off valve -N109

Open circuit/short to earth

- N109 defective
- Wiring open circuit or short to earth

- Reduced output
- Engine stops

- Check N109
, final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17948P1540

Road speed signal

Signal too large

- Road speed more than 260 km/h
- Dash panel insert defective

- Cruise control system not OK
- Cruise control system switched off
- Vehicle jerks when selecting gear
- Air conditioner is switched off

- Check signal from G22

17954P1546

Charge pressure control solenoid valve -N75

Short to positive

- Short to positive

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too low

- Check N75
, Final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17957P1549

Charge pressure control solenoid valve -N75

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit
- Solenoid valve defective

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too low

- Check N75
, Final control diagnosis

- Short to earth

- Reduced output
- Charge pressure too high

17958P1550

Charge pressure

Control difference

- Charge pressure control solenoid valve (N75) defective
- Hose connections interchanged, not connected
- Leaks between turbocharger and engine (routing through ducting/cooler)
- Turbocharger defective

- Reduced output

- Check N75

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17969P1561

Metering adjuster -N146

Control difference

- Injection pump defective
- Wiring open/short circuit

- Pre glow warning lamp flashes
- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Check N146

17970P1562

Metering adjuster -N146

Upper stop value

- Metering control (N146) defective/blocked
Upper stop value obtained

- Reduced output
Jerking

- Check N146

17971P1563

Metering adjuster -N146

Lower stop value

- Metering device (N146) defective/blocked
Lower stop value obtained

- Black smoke
Rough idling

- Check N146

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

17978P1570

Engine control unit
blocked

- Start attempted with a non-authorised key.
- Attempted manipulation
- Short in communication wire
- Incorrect coding
- Fault in immobilizer system
- Immobilizer control unit defective/missing
- Engine control unit has been replaced and not matched to the immobilizer.

- Engine starts briefly and then stops again
- Glow period warning lamp flashes

- Match engine control unit to electronic immobilizer => Page 23-112
Check electronic immobilizer:
=> Repair group 96; Servicing electronic immobilizer

18008P1600

Voltage supply terminal 15

Implausible signal

- No current supply when ignition is on (terminal 15)

- Various running problems including engine will not start

- Check voltage supply for terminal 15
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

18026P1618

Glow plug relay -J52

Short to positive

- Wiring short to positive
- J52 defective

- No glow period
- Poor cold starting
- Glow period warning lamp (K29) flashes

- Check J52
, Final control diagnosis

18027P1619

Glow plug relay -J52

Open circuit/short to earth

- Wiring open circuit or short to earth
- J52 defective

- No glow period
- Poor cold starting
- Glow period warning lamp (K29) flashes

- Check J52
=> Page 01-51, Final control diagnosis

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

18039P1631

Accelerator position sender -G79

Signal too large

- G79 defective

- Increased idling speed

- Check G79 and adjust

18040P1632

Accelerator position sender -G79

Voltage supply

- Operating voltage too high or too low
- Wiring open circuit

- Glow period warning lamp flashes
- Increased idling speed

- Check G79 and adjust

V.A.G 1551 print-out

Possible causes of fault

Possible effects

Fault remedy

18047P1639

Accelerator position sender 1/2
-G79+G1851)

Implausible signal

- G79 defective

- Increased idling speed

- Check G79 and adjust

18048P1640

Control unit -J248 defective

- Control unit internally defective

- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Replace J248

65535

Control unit -J248 defective

- Control unit internally defective

- Various running problems
- Engine stops

- Replace J248

1)    Incorrect fault text display. Display must indicate:

Accelerator pedal position sender -G79

implausible signal

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