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Fault table, fault codes 00533...17978 > < Fault table, fault codes 00282...00530
Simos injection and ignition system
Fault table: SAE P0 and P2 codes
Fault table: SAE P0 and P2 codes

Notes:

  • ◆ The fault code overview is listed according to SAE or V.A.G code.
  • ◆ Electronic accelerator "EPC" relevant faults are indicated additionally by the electronic accelerator warning lamp ("EPC warning lamp") in dash panel insert.
  • ◆ 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).
  • ◆ Once the fault has been rectified, the fault memory should be erased .

V.A.G 1551 print out, e.g.:

16497 P0113 035

Intake air temperature sender -G42

Signal too large

Sporadic fault

Explanation:

  • ◆ 16497 = Fault code
  • ◆ P0113 = Additional fault code (only for USA at present and disregard)
  • ◆ 035 = Fault type as a number
  • ◆ Intake air temperature sender -G42 = Faulty current path or incorrect location
  • ◆ Signal too large = Fault type as text
  • ◆ Sporadic faults = Faults that are not always present e.g. loose contact

Explanation of SAE fault codes:

System type:

  • ◆ Pxxxx = Drive train fault code

Standard code:

  • ◆ P0xxx = Fault codes defined according to SAE with specified fault texts
  • ◆ P1xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant fault codes provided by manufacturer
  • ◆ P2xxx = Fault codes defined according to SAE with specified fault texts from model year 2000
  • ◆ P3xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant fault codes provided by manufacturer from model year 2000

System group:

  • ◆ Px0xx = Fuel, air metering and additional exhaust gas regulation
  • ◆ Px1xx = Fuel and air metering
  • ◆ Px2xx = Fuel and air metering
  • ◆ Px3xx = Ignition system
  • ◆ Px4xx = Additional exhaust gas regulation
  • ◆ Px5xx = Speed and idling speed regulation
  • ◆ Px6xx = Control unit and output signals
  • ◆ Px7xx = Gearbox
  • ◆ Px8xx = Gearbox
  • ◆ Px9xx = Control units and in- and output signals

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0102

16486

Air mass meter -G70 signal too low

- Check air mass meter

P0103

16487

Air mass meter -G70 signal too high

- Check intake system for leaks (unmetered air) => Page 24-76
Check fuse 43

P0112

16496

Intake air temperature sender -G42 signal too low

- Check intake air temperature sender => Page 24-43

P0113

16497

Intake air temperature sender -G42 signal too high

P0116

16500

Coolant temperature sender -G62 implausible signal

- Check coolant temperature sender => Page 24-56

P0117

16501

Coolant temperature sender -G62 signal too low

- Check map controlled engine cooling thermostat:

P0118

16502

Coolant temperature sender -G62 signal too high

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0130

16514

Bank 1 probe 1 fault in electrical circuit

- Check Lambda probe heating before catalyst => Page 24-82

P0131

16515

Bank 1 probe 1 voltage too low

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda control before catalyst
=> Page 24-82

P0132

16516

Bank 1 probe 1 voltage too high

- Check Lambda probe ageing Bank 1, Lambda probe 1
=> Page 24-99

P0133

16517

Bank 1 probe 1 signal too slow

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda control after catalyst
=> Page 24-91

P0134

16518

Bank 1 probe 1 no activity

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda control before catalyst
=> Page 24-82

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0137

16521

Bank 1 probe 1 voltage too low

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalyst
=> Page 24-91

P0138

16522

Bank 1 probe 2 voltage too high

- Check Lambda probe heating after catalyst => Page 24-33

P0140

16524

Bank 1 probe 2 no activity

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0171

16555

Bank 1 fuel measuring system too lean

- Check intake system for leaks => Page 24-76

- Check exhaust system for leaks:

- Check secondary air system for leaks:

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-72

- Check injectors

- Check fuel pump:

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 => Page 01-61 , Final control diagnosis

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalyst
=> Page 24-82

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0172

16556

Bank 1, fuel measuring system, system too rich

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-72

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalyst
=> Page 24-82

- Check injectors

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 => Page 01-61 , Final control diagnosis

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0300

16684

Misfire detected

- Check injectors

P0301

16685

Cyl.1 misfiring detected

- Check ignition cables and spark plugs => Page 28-3

P0302

16686

Cyl. 2 misfire detected

- Check ignition transformer => Page 28-12

P0303

16687

Cyl. 3 misfiring recognised

- Check misfiring detection
=> Page 28-23

P0304

16688

Cyl.4 misfire detected

Note:

For faults in the ignition outputs of the engine control unit, misfiring is always indicated in pairs:

Ignition output 1 = Misfire in cylinders 1 and 4

Ignition output 2 = Misfire in cylinders 2 and 3

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0321

16705

Engine speed sender -G28 implausible signal

- Check engine speed sender

P0322

16706

Engine speed sender -G28 no signal

P0327

16711

Knock sensor 1 -G61 signal too low

- Check knock sensors
=> Page 28-17

P0328

16712

Knock sensor 1 -G61 signal too high

- Loosen knock sensor and retighten to 20 Nm

P0335

16719

Engine speed sender -G28 faulty

- Check engine speed sender

P0341

16725

Camshaft pos. sensor=>Sensor -G40 implausible signal

- Check Hall sender

P0342

16726

Camshaft pos. -sensor=>Sensor -G40, signal too low

P0404

16788

Exhaust gas recirculation system, control difference

- Check exhaust gas recirculation valve , Final control diagnosis

P0420

16804

Bank 1 catalyst system, efficiency too low

- Check catalyst:

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0441

16825

Tank venting system, flow rate faulty

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1=> Page 01-61 , Final control diagnosis

- Check hoses and connecting pipes from fuel tank to throttle valve control part:

P0461

16845

Fuel status signal, implausible signal

- Check fuel gauge signal sender
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0501

16885

Vehicle speed signal, implausible signal

- Check vehicle speed signal

P0506

16890

Idling speed control, Revs below specification

- Check throttle valve control part => Page 24-48

P0507

16891

Idling speed regulation above specifications

P0532

16916

A/C pressure sensor signal too low

- Check high pressure sender G65 signal (air conditioner) => Page 24-148

P0533

16917

A/C pressure sensor too high

P0551

16935

Power assisted steering/pressure switch -F88 implausible signal

- Check power assisted steering pressure switch signal => Page 24-156

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0562

16946

Voltage supply, voltage too low

- Check voltage supply for control unit => Page 24-112

- Check alternator and battery voltage, charge battery:

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0571

16955

Brake light switch -F1)implausible signal

- Check signal from brake light switch and brake pedal switch
=> Page 24-154

P0600

16984

Drive train data bus, message missing

- Interrogate the fault memory of all control units using the automatic test sequence => Page 01-19

- Check data bus:
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations binder

- Evaluate measured value blocks 125 and 126

P0601

16985

Control unit defective

- Replace engine control unit (J361) => Page 24-120

P0604

16988

Control unit defective

P0606

16990

Control unit defective

P0656

17040

Fuel consumption signal
Fault in electrical circuit

- Check fuel consumption signal
=> Electrical system self-diagnosis; Repair group 01

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

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