Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Fault tables for faults 16395 / P0011 to 17624 / P1216

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0011	16395	Bank 1 camshaft retardation Specification not attained → Note	4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), mechanics → Rep. Gr.15Checking variable valve timing
P0012	16396	Bank 1 camshaft advance Specification not attained → Note
P0101	16485	Air mass meter -G70- Implausible signal → Note	–  Check the air mass meter -G70- → Chapter
P0102	16486	Air mass meter -G70- Signal too low → Note
P0103	16487	Air mass meter -G70- Signal too high → Note

1)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0106	16490	Intake manifold pressure/air pressure ⇒ -G71/-F96- Implausible signal → Note → Note	4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), mechanics → Rep. Gr.21 Checking turbocharger
P0112	16496	Intake air temperature sender -G42- Signal too low → Note	–  Check the intake air temperature sender -G42- → Chapter
P0113	16497	Intake air temperature sender -G42- Signal too high → Note
P0116	16500	Coolant temperature sender -G62- Implausible signal → Note	–  Check the coolant temperature sender -G62- → Chapter
P0117	16501	Coolant temperature sender -G62- Signal too low → Note
P0118	16502	Coolant temperature sender -G62- Signal too high → Note

2)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter. 3)  The intake manifold pressure is determined by the charge air pressure sender -G31- (instead of the intake manifold pressure sender -G71- displayed); the atmospheric pressure is determined by the altitude sender -F96- (in the engine control unit).

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0130	16514	Bank 1, probe 1 Electrical fault in circuit → Note	–  Check the lambda probe and lambda control upstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P0131	16515	Bank 1, probe 1 Voltage too low → Note
P0132	16516	Bank 1, probe 1 Voltage too high → Note
P0133	16517	Bank 1, probe 1 Signal too slow → Note
P0134	16518	Bank 1, probe 1 No activity → Note
P0135	16519	Bank1, probe1 Heating circuit electrical fault → Note

4)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0136	16520	Bank 1, probe 2 Electrical fault in circuit → Note	–  Check the lambda probe and lambda control downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P0137	16521	Bank 1, probe 2 Voltage too low → Note
P0138	16522	Bank 1, probe 2 Voltage too high → Note
P0139	16523	Bank 1, probe 2 Signal too slow → Note
P0140	16524	Bank 1, probe 2 No activity → Note
P0236	16620	Charge air pressure sender -G31- Implausible signal → Note	. 4-cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), mechanics → Rep. Gr.21 Checking charge air system with turbocharger
P0237	16621	Charge air pressure sender -G31- Signal too low → Note
P0238	16622	Charge air pressure sender -G31- Signal too high → Note

5)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0300	16684	Misfiring detected → Note	–  Check the fuel pressure → Chapter –  Check the injectors → Chapter
P0301	16685	Cyl. 1 misfiring detected → Note	–  Check the spark plugs, ignition cables and connectors
P0302	16686	Cyl. 2 misfiring detected → Note	–  Check the ignition coils with output stages → Chapter
P0303	16687	Cyl. 3 misfiring detected → Note	–  Check misfiring detection → Chapter
P0304	16688	Cyl. 4 misfiring detected → Note	–  Put fuel in fuel tank
P0321	16705	Engine speed sender -G28- Implausible signal → Note	–  Check the engine speed sender -G28- → Chapter
P0322	16706	Engine speed sender -G28- No signal → Note → Note

6)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter. 7)  This fault causes the engine control unit to activate the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert. For notes on the EPC warning lamp, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0327	16711	Knock sensor 1 -G61- Signal too low → Note	–  Check the knock sensors → Chapter
P0328	16712	Knock sensor 1 -G61- Signal too high → Note
P0332	16716	Knock sensor 2 -G66- Signal too low → Note
P0333	16717	Knock sensor 2 -G66- Signal too high → Note
P0341	16725	Camshaft position sensor ⇒ Hall sender -G40- Implausible signal → Note	–  Check the Hall sender -G40- → Chapter
P0342	16726	Camshaft position sensor ⇒ Hall sender -G40- Signal too low → Note
P0343	16727	Camshaft position sensor ⇒ Hall sender -G40- Signal too high → Note

8)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0411	16795	Secondary air system Flow not OK → Note	Checking → Rep. Gr.26 –  Check the tubing (secondary air inlet valve); check the intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P0420	16804	Bank1, catalyst system Poor efficiency → Note	–  Generate readiness code → Chapter. if the same fault is displayed again, replace the catalytic converter. → Rep. Gr.26
P0422	16806	Bank1, main catalyst Poor efficiency
P0441	16825	Fuel tank breather system Flow rate not OK → Note	–  Check the activated charcoal filter system solenoid valve 1 → Chapter

9)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0501	16885	Vehicle speed signal Implausible signal → Note	–  Check the vehicle speed signal → Chapter
P0506	16890	Idling speed control Specified speed not reached → Note	–  Check the throttle valve module → Chapter
P0507	16891	Idling speed control Specified speed exceeded	–  Check the tubing (secondary air inlet valve); check the intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P0560	16944	Voltage supply Implausible signal	–  Check the control unit power supply → Chapter
P0562	16946	Voltage supply Voltage too low
P0563	16947	Voltage supply Voltage too high
P0571	16955	Brake light switch -F → Note Implausible signal	–  Check the brake light switch -F- and brake pedal switch -F47- → Chapter

10)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter. 11)  In addition to the brake light switch -F-, the brake pedal switch -F47- is also monitored.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P0601	16985	Control unit defective → Note	–  Replace the engine control unit → Chapter
P0604	16988	Control unit defective → Note
P0605	16989	Control unit defective → Note
P0606	16990	Control unit defective
P0685	17069	Main relay ⇒ -J271- Open circuit → Note	–  Check Motronic current supply relay -J271- → Chapter
P0686	17070	Main relay ⇒ -J271- Short to earth → Note
P0687	17071	Main relay ⇒ -J271- Short to positive → Note
P0688	17072	Main relay, load circuit ⇒ -J271- Open circuit → Note → Note

12)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter. 13)  This fault causes the engine control unit to activate the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert. For notes on the EPC warning lamp, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1102	17510	Bank 1, probe 1, heating circuit Short to positive → Note	–  Check the lambda probe heating upstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1103	17511	Bank 1, probe 1, heating circuit Insufficient power → Note
P1105	17513	Bank 1, probe 2, heating circuit Short to positive → Note	–  Check the lambda probe heating downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1111	17519	Lambda control, bank1 System too lean	–  Check lambda control upstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1112	17520	Lambda control, bank1 System too rich
P1113	17521	Bank 1, probe 1 Internal resistance too high	–  Start by checking for contact resistance in signal wires → Chapter; if there is no contact resistance: renew Lambda probe
P1114	17522	Bank 1, probe 2 Internal resistance too high → Note	–  Start by checking for contact resistance in signal wires → Chapter; if there is no contact resistance: renew Lambda probe

14)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1115	17523	Bank 1, probe 1, heating circuit Short to earth → Note	–  Check the lambda probe heating upstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1116	17524	Bank 1, probe 1, heating circuit Open circuit → Note
P1117	17525	Bank 1, probe 2, heating circuit Short to earth → Note	–  Check the lambda probe heating downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1118	17526	Bank 1, probe 2, heating circuit Open circuit → Note

15)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1127	17535	Bank1, mixture adaption (mult.) System too rich	–  Perform a test drive (fuel in oil) –  Check the fuel system pressure → Chapter –  Check the air mass meter → Chapter –  Check the intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P1128	17536	Bank 1, mixture adaption (mult.) System too lean	–  Check the lambda probe upstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter –  Check the lambda probe downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter –  Check the injectors → Chapter

Note mult. = multiplicative indicates that the fault takes effect over the entire engine speed and load range.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1136	17544	Bank 1, mixture adaption (add.) System too lean	–  Perform a test drive (fuel in oil) –  Check the fuel system pressure → Chapter –  Check the air mass meter → Chapter –  Check the intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P1137	17545	Bank 1, mixture adaption (add.) System too rich	–  Check the lambda probe downstream of the catalytic converter –  Check the activated charcoal filter system solenoid valve 1 → Chapter
P1143	17551	Load detection Limit exceeded → Note	–  Check the air mass meter → Chapter –  Check the throttle valve module → Chapter

16)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.   Note add. = additive indicates that the fault only takes effect at idle.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1149	17557	Lambda control, bank1 Implausible control value	–  Check Lambda probe learnt values and Lambda control function → Chapter –  Check the fuel system pressure → Chapter –  Check the intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P1171	17579	Throttle valve drive angle sender 2 (electric power control) -G188- Implausible signal → Note3)	–  Check the throttle valve drive angle sender → Chapter
P1172	17580	Throttle valve drive angle sender 2 (electric power control) -G188- Signal too low → Note3)
P1173	17581	Throttle valve drive angle sender 2 (electric power control) -G188- Signal too high → Note3)

17)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter. This fault causes the engine control unit to activate the EPC warning lamp in the dash panel insert.

Fault code		Fault message	Remedy
SAE	V.A.G
P1176	17584	Bank 1, lambda correction downstream of CAT Control limit reached → Note	–  Check for ageing of the lambda probe upstream of the catalytic converter –  Check the lambda probe and lambda control downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1198	17606	Bank 1, probe 2, heating circuit Electrical fault	–  Check the lambda probe heating downstream of the catalytic converter → Chapter
P1213	17621	Injector, cyl. 1 -N30- Short to positive → Note	–  Check the injectors → Chapter
P1214	17622	Injector, cyl. 2 -N31- Short to positive → Note
P1215	17623	Injector, cyl. 3 -N32- Short to positive → Note
P1216	17624	Injector, cyl. 4 -N33- Short to positive → Note

18)  If this fault occurs within three consecutive driving cycles (engine operation for at least 5 seconds), the engine control unit activates the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83- in the dash panel insert. For notes on the exhaust emissions warning lamp -K83-, refer to → Chapter.