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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

NOTE:
  • When malfunctions occur in monitored sensors or components, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored in DTC memory with a description of the malfunction type.
  • "EPC"-relevant malfunctions are also indicated in the instrument cluster by the warning lamp for Electronic Power Control ("EPC warning lamp"). See ELECTRONIC ENGINE POWER CONTROL (EPC), CHECKING .
  • Malfunctions that worsen emissions are also indicated by an exhaust warning lamp (MIL for output DTM) that is also located in the instrument cluster. There are malfunctions that cause the exhaust warning lamp to light up immediately after recognition. Malfunctions can also occur that do not cause the exhaust MIL to light up immediately, but only if malfunction is recognized again after repeated engine starts.
  • The DTC table is organized by the 5 digit code at left.
  • If a stored DTC does not recur within the next 40 warm -up cycles, the DTC will be erased automatically.
  • Malfunctions that occur only sporadically (temporary malfunctions) are are identified by the letters "SP" (sporadic malfunction) on the VAG1551 scan tool display. The word sporadic means "appearing or occurring at irregular intervals, occasional".
  • Do not immediately replace components that the VAG1551/VAS5051 suggests are faulty, instead: Check wire connections and harness connectors to these components according to wiring diagram. Also check Ground (GND) connections according to wiring diagram. This is particularly valid when malfunctions are displayed as "sporadically occurring" (SP).
  • If the connector is disconnected from the ECM or the battery is disconnected, all adaptation values in the control module are erased. DTC memory content will remain intact however. If the engine is started after this, a rough, uneven idle can result. In this case, engine must be allowed to run at idle for a few minutes until adaptation procedure has been completed.
  • After erasing DTC memory (CHECK DTC MEMORY (FUNCTION 02) AND ERASE DTC MEMORY (FUNCTION 05) ), readiness code must be re -generated. See READINESS CODE, GENERATING .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0101 TO P0118)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0101 16485 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
Implausible signal(1)
P0102 16486 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
Signal too small (1)
P0103 16487 Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70-
Signal too large (1)
P0112 16496 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42-
Signal too small (1)
P0113 16497 Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42-
Signal too large (1)
P0116 16500 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-
Implausible signal(1)
P0117 16501 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-
Signal too small (1)
P0118 16502 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-
Signal too large (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0130 TO P0134)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0130 16514 Bank 1, sensor 1
Electrical malfunction in circuit (1)
P0131 16515 Bank 1, sensor 1
Voltage too low (1)
P0132 16516 Bank 1, sensor 1
Voltage too high (1)
P0133 16517 Bank1, Sensor 1
Signal too slow (1)
P0134 16518 Bank 1, sensor 1
No activity (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0136 TO P0140)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0136 16520 Bank1, Sensor 2
Electrical malfunction in circuit (1)
P0137 16521 Bank1, Sensor 2
Voltage too low (1)
P0138 16522 Bank1, Sensor 2
Voltage too high (1)
P0139 16523 Bank1, Sensor 2
Signal too slow (1)
P0140 16524 Bank1, Sensor 2
No activity (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0150 TO P0154)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0150 16534 Bank 2, sensor 1
Electrical malfunction in circuit (1)
P0151 16535 Bank 2, sensor 1
Voltage too low (1)
P0152 16536 Bank 2, sensor 1
Voltage too high (1)
P0153 16537 Bank 2, sensor 1
Signal too slow (1)
P0154 16538 Bank 2, sensor 1
No activity (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0156 TO P0219)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0156 16540 Bank 2, sensor 2
Electrical malfunction in circuit (1)
P0157 16541 Bank 2, sensor 2
Voltage too low (1)
P0158 16542 Bank 2, sensor 2
Voltage too high (1)
P0159 16543 Bank 2, sensor 2
Signal too slow (1)
P0160 16544 Bank 2, sensor 2
No activity (1)
P0219 16603 Maximum engine speed exceeded
  • Repair mechanical damage
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0300 TO P0306)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0300 16684 Combustion misfire detected (1)
  • Check spark plugs and ignition wires with connector




  • Fill fuel tank with fuel

  • Check hose setup of crankcase ventilation for secure seating and proper seal.
P0301 16685 Cyl. 1 combustion misfire detected (1)
P0302 16686 Cyl. 2 combustion misfire detected (1)
P0303 16687 Cyl. 3 combustion misfire detected (1)
P0304 16688 Cyl. 4 combustion misfire detected (1)
P0305 16689 Cyl. 5 combustion misfire detected (1)
P0306 16690 Cyl. 6 combustion misfire detected (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0321 TO P346)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0321 16705 Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-
Implausible signal(1)

P0322 16706 Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-
No signal(1)
P0327 16711 Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
Signal too small
P0328 16712 Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61
Signal too large
P0332 16716 Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
Signal too small
P0333 16717 Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-
Signal too large
P0341 16725 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-
Implausible signal(1)
P0346 16730 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G163-
Implausible signal(1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0420 & P0421)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0420 16804 Catalytic converter system, bank 1,
Not effective enough (1)
P0421 16805 Primary catalytic converter, bank 1,
Not effective enough (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
NOTE: The primary catalytic converters are located between the oxygen sensors of the appropriate cylinder bank. They are not immediately visible after vehicle is raised; they are the two, slightly smaller catalytic converters located closer to the engine.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0430 & P0431)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0430 16814 Catalytic converter system, bank 2,
Not effective enough (1)
P0431 16815 Primary catalytic converter, bank 2,
Not effective enough (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
NOTE: The primary catalytic converters are located between the oxygen sensors of the appropriate cylinder bank. They are not immediately visible after vehicle is raised; they are the two, slightly smaller catalytic converters located closer to the engine.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0441 TO P0456)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0441 16825 Tank ventilation system
Throughput faulty (1)
P0442 16826 Tank ventilation system
Small leak detected (1)
  • Checking fuel supply and ventilation systems for leaks

See EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM .
P0455 16839 Tank ventilation system
Large leak detected (1)
P0456 16840 Tank ventilation system
Pinhole leak detected (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0501 TO P0563)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0501 16885 Vehicle speed signal
Implausible signal(1)
P0506 16890 Idle control
Engine speed below specified value (1)

  • Check hose setup (intake manifold change-over valve and Secondary Air Injection - AIR- solenoid valve); check intake system for leaks (unmetered air). See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (UNMETERED AIR) .
  • Check hose setup of crankcase ventilation for secure seating and proper seal.
P0507 16891 Idle control
Engine speed above specified value (1)
P0560 16944 Voltage supply
Implausible signal
P0562 16946 Voltage supply
Voltage too low
P0563 16947 Voltage supply
Voltage too high
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0571 TO P1110)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P0571 16955 Brake light switch -F-
Implausible signal
P0601 16985 Control module faulty (1)
P0604 16988 Control module faulty (1)
P0605 16989 Control module faulty (1)
P1102 17510 Bank 1, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1105 17513 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1107 17515 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1110 17518 Bank 2, sensor 2, heating circuit
Short circuit to B+(1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1111 TO P1114)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1111 17519 Oxygen sensor control, bank 1
System too lean
  • Check oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter. See OXYGEN SENSOR CONTROL, CHECKING .
  • Check hose setup of crankcase ventilation for secure seating and proper seal.
P1112 17520 Oxygen sensor control, bank 1
System too rich
P1113 17521 Bank 1, sensor 1
Internal resistance too large (1)
P1114 17522 Bank 2, sensor 1
Internal resistance too large (1)
  • Next check signal wires for contact resistance. See TESTING OXYGEN SENSOR WIRES . If there are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor.
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1115 TO P1122)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1115 17523 Bank 1, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1116 17524 Bank 1, sensor 1, heating circuit
Open circuit (1)
P1117 17525 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1118 17526 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Open circuit (1)
P1119 17527 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1120 17528 Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit
Open circuit (1)
P1121 17529 Bank 2, sensor 2, heating circuit
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1122 17530 Bank 2, sensor 2, heating circuit
Open circuit (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1127 TO P1131)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1127 17535 Bank 1, mixture adaptation (mult.)
System too rich (1)


P1128 17536 Bank 1, mixture adaptation (mult.)
System too lean (1)
P1129 17537 Bank 2, mixture adaptation (mult.)
System too rich (1)
P1130 17538 Bank 2, mixture adaptation (mult.)
System too lean (1)
P1131 17539 Bank 2, sensor 1
Internal resistance too large (1)
  • Next check signal wires for contact resistance Page 24-100; if there are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
NOTE: mult. = multiplicative, means that malfunction is valid across entire range of engine speed and engine load.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1136 TO P1140)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1136 17544 Bank 1, mixture adaptation (add.)
System too lean (1)


P1137 17545 Bank 1, mixture adaptation (add.)
System too rich (1)
P1138 17546 Bank 2, mixture adaptation (add.)
System too lean (1)
P1139 17547 Bank 2, mixture adaptation (add.)
System too rich (1)
P1140 17548 Bank 2, sensor 2
Internal resistance too large (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
NOTE: add = additive, means that malfunction is only valid at closed throttle (idle).
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1141 TO P1148)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1141 17549 Load detection
Implausible value
P1142 17550 Load detection
Limit not reached
P1143 17551 Load detection
Limit exceeded
P1147 17555 Oxygen sensor control, bank 2
System too lean
P1148 17556 Oxygen sensor control, bank 2
System too rich
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1149 TO P1173)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1149 17557 Oxygen sensor control, bank 1
Unplausible control value

P1150 17558 Oxygen sensor control, bank 2
Unplausible control value
P1171 17579 Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188-
Implausible signal(1), (2)
P1172 17580 Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188-
Signal too small (1), (2)
P1173 17581 Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188-
Signal too large (1), (2)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the exhaust warning lamp in instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1176 TO P1218)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1176 17584 Bank 1, oxygen sensor correction behind catalytic converter
Control limit reached (1)

P1177 17585 Bank 2, oxygen sensor correction behind catalytic converter
Control limit reached (1)
P1213 17621 Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1214 17622 Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1215 17623 Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1216 17624 Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1217 17625 Cylinder 5 fuel injector -N83-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1218 17626 Cylinder 6 fuel injector -N84-
Short circuit to B+(1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1225 TO P1230)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1225 17633 Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1226 17634 Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1227 17635 Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1228 17636 Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1229 17637 Cylinder 5 fuel injector -N83-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1230 17638 Cylinder 6 fuel injector -N84-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1237 TO P1242)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1237 17645 Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30-
Open circuit (1)
P1238 17646 Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31-
Open circuit (1)
P1239 17647 Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32-
Open circuit (1)
P1240 17648 Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33-
Open circuit (1)
P1241 17649 Cylinder 5 fuel injector -N83-
Open circuit (1)
P1242 17650 Cylinder 6 fuel injector -N84-
Open circuit (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1250 & P1296)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1250 17658 Fuel level too low (2)
  • Fill fuel tank with fuel
  • Check wire connection between Engine Control Module (ECM) and instrument cluster according to wiring diagram
  • Check signal from sender for fuel gauge and fuel gauge

    Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 01, On Board Diagnostic (OBD) of instrument cluster; Read Measuring Value Block

P1296 17704 Malfunction in cooling system (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) The DTC "Fuel Level Too Low" is stored when there is/was too little fuel in fuel tank. The DTC is stored as a static malfunction and is not switched to sporadic even if fuel tank has been filled with fuel (e.g. by the customer) in the meantime. In this way, it can be determined that subsequent malfunctions were caused by lack of fuel, e.g. combustion misfires or oxygen control related malfunctions.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1325 TO P1330)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1325 17733 Knock control, cyl. 1
Control limit reached
P1326 17734 Knock control, cyl. 2
Control limit reached
P1327 17735 Knock control, cyl. 3
Control limit reached
P1328 17736 Knock control, cyl. 4
Control limit reached
P1329 17737 Knock control, cyl. 5
Control limit reached
P1330 17738 Knock control, cyl. 6
Control limit reached
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1335 TO P1347)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1335 17743 Engine torque monitoring 2
Control limit exceeded (2), (3)

P1336 17744 Engine torque monitoring
Control limit exceeded
P1337 17745 Bank 2, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G163-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1338 17746 Bank 2, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G163-
Open circuit / short circuit to B+ (1)
P1340 17748 Camshaft Position (CMP) / crankshaft position sensor
Incorrect allocation (1)
P1347 17755 Bank 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) / crankshaft position sensor
Incorrect allocation (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1386 TO P1392)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1386 17794 Control module faulty
P1387 17795 Control module faulty (1)
P1388 17796 Control module faulty (2)(3)
P1391 17799 Bank 1, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1392 17800 Bank 1, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-
Open circuit / short circuit to B+ (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1393 TO P1411)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1393 17801 Ignition output 1
Electrical malfunction in circuit
  • Check activation or wiring connection from Engine Control Module (ECM) to power output stage. See CHECKING ACTIVATION .
P1394 17802 Ignition output 2
Electrical malfunction in circuit
P1395 17803 Ignition output 3
Electrical malfunction in circuit
P1410 17818 EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1411 17819 Bank 2, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system
Throughput too low (1)
  • Check fuse for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump
  • Check vacuum hose setup
  • Check hose setup from pump to combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR)

    See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SYSTEM .

(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .

Note for DTC codes 17801, 17802, 17803: 

The terms "ignition output 1", "ignition output 2" and "ignition output 3" refer to the outputs on the Engine Control Module (ECM), via which the Engine Control Module (ECM) activates the power output stages at the ignition coil  .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1414 TO P1423)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1414 17822 Bank 2, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system
Leak detected
P1421 17829 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1422 17830 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1423 17831 Bank 1, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system
Throughput too low (1)
  • Check fuse for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump
  • Check vacuum hose setup
  • Check hose setup from pump to combination valve for Secondary Air Injection (AIR)

    See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SYSTEM .

(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1424 TO P1473)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1424 17832 Bank 1, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system
Leak detected
P1425 17833 EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80-
Short circuit to Ground (GND) (1)
P1426 17834 EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80-
Open circuit (1)
P1427 17835 Activation of brake vacuum pump
Short circuit to B+
P1428 17836 Activation of brake vacuum pump
Short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1429 17837 Activation of brake vacuum pump
Open circuit
NOTE: DTCs P1427, P1428, and P1429 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.
P1432 17840 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve - N112-
Open circuit (1)
P1433 17841 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-
Open circuit (1)
P1434 17842 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1435 17843 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1471 17879 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1472 17880 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1473 17881 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system
Open circuit (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1475 TO P1479)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1475 17883 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system
Malfunction / no signal (1)

  • Check electrical wire connections to Leak Detection Pump according to wiring diagram
P1476 17884 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system
Malfunction/vacuum pressure too low (1)
P1479 (2) 17887 Brake vacuum system
Mechanical malfunction
  • Perform a short trip in Engine Control Module (ECM) (basic setting; display group 8 with ignition on and selector lever in "P" or "N")
  • Check hose setup to pump or from pump to brake booster
  • Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) in Engine Control Module (ECM) to check whether vacuum pump runs or is activated
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) DTC P1479 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1501 TO P1523)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1501 17909 Fuel Pump (FP) relay - J17-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1502 17910 Fuel Pump (FP) relay - J17-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1512 17920 Intake manifold change - over valve -N156-
Short circuit to B+(1)
P1515 17923 Intake manifold change - over valve -N156-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1516 17924 Intake manifold change - over valve -N156-
Open circuit (1)
P1519 17927 Bank 1, camshaft adjustment
Malfunction (1)
Check function of camshaft adjustment
P1522 17930 Bank 2, camshaft adjustment
Malfunction (1)
P1523 17931 Crash signal from airbag control module
Implausible signal(2)
Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01; On Board Diagnostic (OBD) of airbag system
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) DTC is stored upon appropriate signal from airbag control module.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1529 TO P1544)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1529 17937 Camshaft adjustment
Short circuit to B+(1)
Checki solenoid valve for camshaft adjustment.
P1530 17938 Camshaft adjustment
Short circuit to Ground (GND)(1)
P1531 17939 Camshaft adjustment
Open circuit (1)
P1539 17947 Clutch vacuum vent valve switch -F36-
Implausible signal(1)
P1541 17908 Fuel Pump (FP) relay - J17-
Open circuit (1)
P1542 17950 Throttle Actuation Potentiometer -G187-
Implausible signal(2)(3)
P1543 17951 Throttle Actuation Potentiometer -G187-
Signal too small (2), (3)
P1544 17952 Throttle Actuation Potentiometer -G187-
Signal too large (2), (3)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the ECM switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1545 TO P1568)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1545 17953 Throttle valve control
Malfunction (2), (3)
P1558 17966 Throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G186-
Electrical malfunction in circuit (2), (3)
P1559 17967 Throttle valve control module -J338-
Malfunction in basic setting (1), (2)
P1564 17972 Throttle valve control module -J338-
Voltage too low during basic setting
  • Charge battery, repeat basic setting
P1565 17973 Throttle valve control module -J338-
Lower impact still not reached (2), (3)
P1568 17976 Throttle valve control module -J338-
Mechanical malfunction (2), (3)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1569 TO P1602)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1569 17977 Cruise control switch -E45-
Implausible signal
Up to 2000 m.y., see CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC . For 2001 m.y., see CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM, ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC .
P1570 17978 Engine Control Module (ECM) locked
P1579 17987 Throttle valve control module -J338-
Adaptation not started
P1602 18010 Voltage supply, terminal 30
Voltage too low
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1603 TO P1609)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1603 18011 Control module faulty (1)
P1604 18012 Control module faulty (2), (3)
P1606 18014 Rough terrain info/engine torque from ABS control module
Electrical malfunction in circuit
P1609 18017 Crash shut -off was triggered
(Crash triggered) (4)
See appropriate Air Bag article in RESTRAINTS.
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(4) DTC is stored upon appropriate signal from airbag control module, also during output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) of the airbag system.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1386 TO P1626)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1386 17794 Control module faulty
P1612 18020 Engine Control Module (ECM) incorrectly coded (1)
P1624 18032 Request for warning lamp on active (2)
P1626 18034 Powertrain databus
Missing message from Transmission Control Module (TCM) (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) The Transmission Control Module (TCM) recognized a malfunction that worsens engine emissions. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) sends the DTC to the Engine Control Module (ECM), which then switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE . The message P1624 is simultaneously stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) as evidence that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) was not switched on due to an engine problem but rather a transmission problem.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1630 TO P1640)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1630 18038 Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79-
Signal too small (2), (3)
P1631 18039 Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79-
Signal too large (2), (3)
P1633 18041 Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185-
Signal too small (2), (3)
P1634 18042 Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185-
Signal too large (2), (3)
P1639 18047 Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185-
Implausible signal(2), (3)
P1640 18048 Control module faulty (1)
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
(3) For these malfunctions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1648 TO P1853)

DTC(1), (2) DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1648 18056 Powertrain databus
faulty
P1649 18057 Powertrain databus
Missing message from ABS control module
P1650 18058 Powertrain databus
Missing message from instrument cluster
P1682 18090 Powertrain databus
Implausible message from ABS control module
P1853 18261 Powertrain databus
Implausible message from ABS control module
(1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .
(2) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. Significance of EPC warning lamp. See ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SIGNIFICANCE .
NOTE: DTCs P1912, P1913, and P1914 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P1912 TO P3262)

DTC DTC text Corrective action
SAE VAG    
P1912 18320 Brake booster pressure sensor -G294-
Open circuit/short circuit to B+
P1913 18321 Brake booster pressure sensor -G294-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1914 18322 Brake booster pressure sensor -G294-
Unplausible signal
P3262 16646 Exhaust bank 1/2
Oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter mixed up
  • Check harness connectors