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Motronic injection and ignition system (2.0 ltr. engine)
Fault table: Fault code P1176...P1851
Fault table: Fault code P1176...P1851

Notes:

  • ◆ The fault code overview is listed according to SAE or V.A.G code.
  • ◆ Erase fault memory after rectifying fault .

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1127

17535

Bank 1mixture adaption (mult.) system too rich

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure

- Check injectors , Check quantity injected and for leaks

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1:

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1128

17536

Bank 1 mixture adaption (mult.) system too lean

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-74

- Check injectors , Final control diagnosis

- Check fuel pump:

- Check intake system for leaks => Page 24-78

- Check exhaust system for leaks:

- Check secondary air system for leaks:

- Check vacuum pipes for leaks

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1176

17584

Bank 1 Lambda correction after Cat. control limit reached

- Checking Lambda probe ageing Bank 1 Lambda probe 1
=> Page 24-102

- Checking Lambda probe and Lambda control after catalyst
=> Page 24-95

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1213

17621

Injector Cyl.1 -N30 short to positive

- Check injectors , Final control diagnosis

P1214

17622

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31 short to positive

P1215

17623

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32 short to positive

P1216

17624

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33 short to positive

P1225

17633

Injector Cyl. 1 -N30 short to earth

P1226

17634

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31 short to earth

P1227

17635

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32 short to earth

P1228

17636

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33 short to earth

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1237

17645

Injector Cyl. 1 -N30 opencircuit

- Check injectors , Final control diagnosis

P1238

17646

Injector Cyl. 2 -N31 open circuit

P1239

17647

Injector Cyl. 3 -N32 open circuit

P1240

17648

Injector Cyl. 4 -N33 open circuit

P1300

17708

Misfire recognised, reason: lack of fuel

- Fuel level less than 8 litres, fill tank

- Check fuel gauge sender signal

- Check wiring connections between engine control unit and dash panel insert using current flow diagram

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1410

17818

Tank venting valve -N80short to positive

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1=> Page 01-41 , Final control diagnosis

P1420

17828

Secondary air inlet valve -N112 electrical fault incurrent circuit

- Check secondary air inlet valve , Final control diagnosis

P1421

17829

Secondary air inlet valve -N112 short to earth

P1422

17830

Secondary air inlet valve -N112 short to positive

P1425

17833

Tank venting valve -N80short to earth

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1=> Page 01-41 , Final control diagnosis

P1426

17834

Fuel tank ventingvalve -N80 open circuit

P1450

17858

Secondary air system shortto positive

- Check secondary air pump relay => Page 01-41 , Final control diagnosis

P1451

17859

Secondary air system short to earth

P1452

17860

Secondary air system open circuit

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1500

17908

Fuel pump relay -J17 electrical fault in circuit

- Check fuel pump relay:
=> Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

P1502

17910

Fuel pump relay -J17 short to positive

P1543

17951

Throttle valve drive angle sender -G187 signal too low

- Check throttle valve control part => Page 24-31

P1544

17952

Throttle valve drive angle sender -G187 signal too high

P1558

17966

Throttle valve drive -G186 electrical fault in circuit

- Check throttle valve control part => Page 24-31

P1565

17973

Throttle valve control part -J338 lower stop not reached

- Check throttle valve control part => Page 24-31

P1570

17978

Engine control unit blocked

- Adapt engine control unit (J220) to electronic immobilizer
=> Page 24-122

P1580

17988

Throttle valve drive, Bank 1 malfunction

- Check throttle valve control part => Page 24-31

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1582

17990

Idling speed adaption limit reached

- Check vacuum pipes for leaks

- Check intake system for leaks => Page 24-78

- Check exhaust system for leaks:

- Check secondary air system for leaks:

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-74

- Check injectors , Check quantity injected and for leaks

- Check activated charcoal filter solenoid valve 1:

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P1612

18020

Engine control unit incorrectly coded

- Code engine control unit
=> Page 24-116

P1626

18034

Data bus drive no messages from gearboxcontrol unit

- Check data bus => Page 24-131

P1649

18057

Data bus drive no messages from ABS control unit

- Check data bus => Page 24-131

P1681

18089

Control unit programming, programming not finished

- Renew engine control unit (J220) => Page 24-114

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