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Fault table: SAE P1 codes > < Automatic test sequence
Motronic inj. and ignition system (2-valve, roller rocker finger)
Fault table: SAE P0 codes
Fault table: SAE P0 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).
  • ◆ Erase fault memory after rectifying fault .

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

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0106

16490

Intake manifold pressure/air pressure => -G71/-F96implausible signal

- Check intake manifold pressure sender

P0107

16491

Intake manifold pressure/air pressure => -G71/-F96signal too low

P0108

16492

Intake manifold pressure/air pressure => -G71/-F96signal too high

P0112

16496

Intake air temperature sender -G42 signal too high

- Check intake air temperature sender

P0113

16497

Intake air temperature sender -G42 signal too high

P0116

16500

Coolant temperature sender -G62 implausible signal

- Check coolant temperature sender => Page 24-63

P0117

16501

Coolant temperature sender -G62 signal too low

- Check 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 electrical fault in current circuit

- Check Lambda probe heating before catalyst => Page 24-34

P0132

16516

Bank 1 probe 1 voltage too high

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation before catalyst=> Page 24-104

P0133

16517

Bank 1 probe 1 signal too slow

- Check Lambda probe heating before catalyst => Page 24-34

P0134

16518

Bank 1 probe 1 no activity

P0135

16519

Bank 1 probe 1 heating current circuit electrical fault

P0136

16520

Bank 1 probe 2 electrical fault in current circuit

- Check Lambda probe and Lambda regulation after catalyst
=> Page 24-113

P0137

16521

Bank 1 probe 2 voltage too low

- Check Lambda probe heating after catalyst => Page 24-41

P0138

16522

Bank 1 probe 2 voltage too high

P0139

16523

Bank 1 probe 2 signal too slow

P0140

16524

Bank 1 probe 2 no activity

P0141

16525

Bank 1 probe 2 heating current circuit electrical fault

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0170

16554

Bank 1, fuel measuring system faulty

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure => Page 24-86

- Check injectors

- Check fuel pump:

- Check intake system for leaks => Page 24-91

- Check vacuum pipes for leaks

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0171

16555

Bank 1, fuel measuring system, system too lean

- Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure

- Check injectors

- Check fuel pump:

- Check intake system for leaks => Page 24-91

- Check vacuum pipes for leaks

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 24-86

- Check injectors

- Check tank venting valve
=> Page 01-56 , final control diagnosis

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0300

16684

Misfiring recognised

- Check injectors

P0301

16685

Cyl. 1 Misfiring recognised

- Check ignition cables and spark plugs => Page 28-1

P0302

16686

Cyl. 2 misfiring recognised

- Check ignition transformer => Page 28-13

P0303

16687

Cyl. 3 misfiring recognised

- Check misfiring detection
=> Page 28-24

P0304

16688

Cyl. 4 misfiring recognised

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 sensor
=> Page 28-20

P0328

16712

Knock sensor 1 -G61 signal too high

P0341

16725

Camshaft pos.-sensor, sender -G40 implausible signal

- Check Hall sender

P0342

16726

Camshaft pos.-sensor sender -G40 signal too low

P0343

16727

Camshaft pos.-sensor sender -G40 signal too high

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0401

16785

Exhaust gas recirculation system, flow rate too low

- Check EGR valve (electrical)

P0420

16804

Bank 1 catalyst system, efficiency too low

P0422

16806

Bank 1 main catalyst, efficiency too low

- Check catalyst:

P0441

16825

Tank breathing system, flow rate faulty

- Check tank venting valve

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0501

16885

Vehicle speed signal implausible

- Check speed signal
=> Page 24-148

P0506

16890

Idling speed control, Revs below specification

- Check idling speed control => Page 24-99 , Idling check

P0507

16891

Idling speed control, Revs above specification

P0532

16916

A/C pressure sensor, Signal too low

- Check high pressure sender -G65-

P0533

16917

A/C pressure sensor, Signal too high

P0560

16944

Voltage supply signal implausible

- Check voltage supply
=> Page 24-129

P0562

16946

Voltage supply too low

- Procedure after interrupting voltage supply => Page 24-133

P0563

16947

Voltage supply too high

Fault code

Fault text

Fault elimination

SAE

V.A.G

P0571

16955

Brake light switch -F1)implausible signal

- Check brake light switch and brake pedal switch
=> Page 24-156

P0600

16984

Drive train data bus, message missing

- Check data bus => Page 24-165

P0601

16985

Control unit defective

- Replace engine control unit => Page 24-135

P0604

16988

Control unit defective

P0605

16989

Control unit defective

P0606

16990

Control unit defective

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

Fault table: SAE P1 codes > < Automatic test sequence