SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Fault table: from code V.A.G 16596/codes SAE P0   Note! t  The fault code overview is listed according to SAE or V.A.G code. t  There are also the EPC and CHECK warning lamps in dash panel insert to warn of faults related to the electronic power system and the exhaust system. t  Explanation of the fault types (e.g. “open circuit/short circuit to earth”): ⇒ Fault reader operating instructions. t  If components are indicated as faulty: First check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system earth connections, in accordance with the current flow diagram. This is particularly relevant if faults are output as “sporadic” (SP). t  After eliminating all faults, clear the fault memory. -V.A.G 1551- print out, e.g.: 16497 P0113 035 Intake air temperature sender -G42- Signal too large Sporadic fault Explanation: t  16497 = fault code. t  P0113 = Additional fault code (only for USA at present). t  030 = Fault type as number. t  Intake air temperature sender -G42- = Faulty current path or incorrect location. t  Signal too large = Fault type as text. t  Sporadic fault = Fault that is not always present e.g.: loose contact.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0112	16496	Intake air temperature sender -G42-, signal too low → Note	–  Test intake air tempe rature sender → Chapter
P0113	16497	Intake air temperature sender -G42-, signal too high → Note
P0116	16500	Coolant temperature sender -G62-, implausible signal → Note	–  Check coolant temperature sender → Chapter
P0117	16501	Coolant temperature sender -G62-, signal too low → Note	–  Check thermostat → Rep. Gr.19
P0118	16502	Coolant temperature sender -G62-, signal too high → Note

1)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0130	16514	Bank 1 probe 1, fault in current circuit → Note	–  Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation status before catalytic converter → Chapter
P0131	16515	Bank 1 probe 1, voltage too low → Note	–  Check the Lambda probe heating before catalytic converter → Chapter
P0132	16516	Bank 1 probe 1, voltage too high → Note
P0133	16517	Bank 1 probe 1, voltage too slow → Note
P0134	16518	Bank 1 probe 1, in active → Note	–  Checking Lambda probe heating before catalytic converter → Chapter
P0135	16519	Bank 1 probe 1, electrical fault in heating circuit → Note
P0136	16520	Bank 1 probe 2, fault in current circuit → Note	–  Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalytic converter → Chapter
P0137	16521	Bank 1 probe 2, voltage too low → Note	–  Checking Lambda probe heating before catalytic converter → Chapter
P0138	16522	Bank 1 probe 2, voltage too high → Note
P0140	16524	Bank 1 probe 2, in active → Note
P0141	16525	Bank 1 probe 2, electrical fault in heating circuit → Note

2)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0171	16555	Bank 1, fuel measuring system, system very lean → Note	–  Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure → Chapter
			–  Check injectors → Chapter
			–  Checking fuel pump → Rep. Gr.20
			–  Test the intake system for leakage (unmetered air) → Chapter
			–  Test the exhaust system for leakage → Rep. Gr.26
			–  Check vacuum pipes for leaks
			–  Check the activated charcoal filter system for leaks → Rep. Gr.20
			–  Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalytic converter → Chapter
			–  Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalytic converter → Chapter

3)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0172	16556	Bank 1 fuel measuring system, system very rich → Note	–  Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure → Chapter
			–  Check injectors → Chapter
			–  Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1
			–  Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalytic converter → Rep. Gr.20
			–  Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalytic converter → Chapter

4)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0300	16684	Misfire detected → Note	–  Check injectors → Chapter
P0301	16685	Cyl. 1, Misfire detected → Note	–  Check ignition cables and spark plugs → Chapter
P0302	16686	Cyl. 2, Misfire detected → Note	–  Check ignition transformer → Chapter
P0303	16687	Cyl. 3, Misfire detected → Note	–  Check misfiring recognition → Chapter
P0304	16688	Cyl. 4, Misfire detected → Note	–  Test exhaust gas recirculation system → Rep. Gr.26

5)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0321	16705	Engine speed sender -G28-, implausible signal → Note	–  Check engine speed sender -G28- → Chapter
P0322	16706	Engine speed sender -G28-, no signal → Note
P0325	16709	Knock sensor 1 -G61-, fault in current circuit → Note	–  Check knock sensor →
P0326	16710	Knock sensor 1 -G61-, implausible signal → Note
P0327	16711	Knock sensor 1 -G61-, signal very low → Note
P0328	16712	Knock sensor 1 -G61-, signal very high → Note
P0341	16725	Camshaft position sensor -G40-, implausible signal	–  Check Hall sender → Chapter
P0342	16726	Camshaft position sensor -G40-, signal very low → Note
P0343	16727	Camshaft position sensor -G40-, signal very high → Note
P0401	16785	Exhaust gas recirculation system, insufficient flow → Note	–  Test exhaust gas recirculation valve → Chapter Final control diagnosis
P0402	16786	Exhaust gas recirculation system, flow excessive → Note	–  Carry out basic setting (measured value block 74 and 75))

6)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0420	16804	Bank 1, catalytic converter, insufficient performance → Note	–  Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalytic converter → Chapter
			–  Checking Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalytic converter → Chapter
			–  Test the intake system for leakage (unmetered air) → Chapter
			–  Check catalytic converter → Rep. Gr.26
			–  Check exhaust system for leaks → Rep. Gr.26

7)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0441	16825	Fuel tank breather system, flow faulty → Note	–  Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 → Chapter, Final control diagnosis
			–  Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1 → Rep. Gr.20
			–  Check hoses and connections from fuel tank to throttle valve control part: → Rep. Gr.20
			–  Check intake system for leaks (unmetered air) → Chapter
P0461	16845	Fuel status signal, implausible signal → Note	–  Check fuel gauge signal sender → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

8)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.

Fault code		Fault text	Fault elimination
SAE	V.A.G
P0501	16885	Vehicle speed signal, implausible signal → Note	–  Check speed signaln → Chapter
P0506	16890	Idling speed regulation, below specifications → Note	–  Idling check → Chapter
P0507	16891	Idling speed regulation, above specifications → Note
P05032	16916	AC pressure sensor, signal very low → Note	–  Test pressure sender -G65- → Rep. Gr.87
P0533	16917	AC pressure sensor, signal very high → Note
P0562	16946	Voltage supply too low → Note	–  Test voltage supply → Chapter –  How to procedure after interruption in voltage supply → Chapter
P0563	16947	Voltage supply too high → Note
P0571	16955	Brake light switch, implausible signal → Note	–  Check brake light switch and brake pedal switch → Chapter
P0604	16988	Control unit faulty → Note	–  Replace engine control unit -J537- → Chapter
P0605	16989	Control unit faulty → Note

9)	If this fault occurs the engine control unit switches on the exhaust gas warning lamp in dash panel insert. Significance of exhaust gas warning lamp → Chapter.