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Golf Mk3

Fault table
Fault table
  Note
t  The following list shows all the possible faults, with associated 5-digit fault code, that can be detected by airbag control unit -J234- and printed out on fault reader -V.A.G 1551-.
t  The fault number and flash code appear only in the print-out (five-digit fault number and 4-digit flash code)
t  Before replacing a component shown as faulty, check wiring and connections to the component as well as earth connections according to current flow diagram.
t  Check all relay plate connections are seated securely.
t  After the repair work has been carried out, the fault memory must always be read and erased again using fault reader -V.A.G 1551-.
t  In addition, the fault type may also appear in the fault table.
   
-V.A.G 1551- printoutPossible fault causeRectifying fault
00000 4444 
No fault recognizedIf “No fault recognised” appears after repairs are carried out, self-diagnosis is ended
00532 2234  
Voltage supply  
Signal too highAlternator defective
–  Check alternator: → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

   
-V.A.G 1551- printoutPossible fault causeRectifying fault
00532 2234  
Voltage supply  
Signal too lowWiring or connections to airbag control unit -J234-
–  Test wiring and connections to control unit using current flow diagram
 Battery discharged or defective
–  Charge battery or renew
00588  
Driver side airbag igniter -N95-Defective wiring or connections
–  Check wiring and connectors using current flow diagram
Resistance too highClock spring for airbag and coil connector with slip ring -F138- defective
–  Renew coil connector with slip ring if needed
 Driver side airbag igniter -N95- defective
–  Renew driver side airbag unit if needed
 Control unit defective
–  Replace control unit if needed

   
-V.A.G 1551- printoutPossible fault causeRectifying fault
00589  
Airbag igniter 1 on front passenger side -N131-Defective wiring or connections
–  Check wiring and connectors using current flow diagram
Resistance too highAirbag igniter 1 on front passenger side -N131- defective
–  Renew passenger side airbag unit if needed
 Control unit defective
–  Replace control unit if needed
00651  
Wiring to ignition circuitWiring or connections to airbag units defective
–  Check wiring and connectors using current flow diagram
Short to positive → Note  
Short to earth → Note  
 Control unit defective
–  Replace control unit if needed

1)  Fault type
   
-V.A.G 1551- printoutPossible fault causeRectifying fault
65535 1111  
Control unit defectiveElectrical interference from external sources, poor earth connections or positive connections to airbag control unit -J234-
–  Test wiring and connections to control unit using current flow diagram
 Control unit defective
–  Replace control unit if needed

   

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