Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Index

DTC Index - 1.8L (AMB Engine)

SAE Code	VAG Code	Code Description	Corrective Action
P0010	16394	Bank 1, Camshaft adjustment malfunction	Camshafts and camshaft adjuster removing and installing Check Valve -1- for camshaft adjustment -N205-. See VALVE -1- FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT -N205-, CHECKING .
P0011	16395	Bank 1, camshaft retardation adjustment Specification not reached
P0012	16396	Bank 1, camshaft advance adjustment Specification not reached
P0030	16414	HO2S Heater Control Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 1	Check oxygen sensor heater for oxygen sensors before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER -Z19- BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G39- AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0031	16415	HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low, Bank 1 Sensor 1
P0032	16416	HO2S Heater Control Circuit High, Bank 1 Sensor 1
P0036	16420	HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank, 1 Sensor 2	Check oxygen sensor heater for Oxygen Sensors (O2S) behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER 1 -Z29- BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSORS AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0037	16421	HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0038	16422	HO2S Heater Control Circuit High, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0101	16485	Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance	Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -G70-. See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR -G70-, CHECKING . Check intake air system for leaks (false air). See INTAKE SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (FALSE AIR) . See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
P0102	16486	Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input
P0103	16487	Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input
P0106	16490	Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance	Note
P0116	16500	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance	Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING .
P0117	16501	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low
P0118	16502	Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High
P0121	16505	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Range/Performance	Check Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338-, CHECKING .
P0122	16506	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Low
P0123	16507	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit High
P0130	16514	O2 Sensor Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 1	Check oxygen sensor heater for oxygen sensors before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER -Z19- BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G39- AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0133	16517	O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response, Bank 1 Sensor 1
P0135	16519	O2 Sensor Heater Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 1	Check oxygen sensor heater for oxygen sensors before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER -Z19- BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0136	16520	O2 Sensor Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 2	Check oxygen sensor heater for Oxygen Sensors (O2S) behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER 1 -Z29- BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSORS AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0137	16521	O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0138	16522	O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0139	16523	O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0140	16524	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected, Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0141	16525	O2 Sensor Heater Circuit, Bank 1 Sensor 2	Check oxygen sensor heater for Oxygen Sensors (O2S) behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSOR (O2S) HEATER 1 -Z29- BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P0171	16555	System Too Lean, Bank 1	Check fuel pressure regulator and residual pressure. See SYSTEM PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CHECKING . Check fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKING . Check intake air system for leaks (false air). See INTAKE SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (FALSE AIR) . Check Fuel Pump (FP). See FUEL PUMP (FP), ELECTRICAL TESTING for FWD and FUEL PUMP (FP), ELECTRICAL TESTING for AWD. Check exhaust system for proper seal. See EXHAUST SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS . Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system for proper seal. See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR PROPER SEAL . Check vacuum lines for leaks
P0172	16556	System Too Rich, Bank 1	Check fuel pressure regulator and residual pressure. See SYSTEM PRESSURE AND RESIDUAL PRESSURE, CHECKING . Check fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G39- AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSORS AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-. See CHECKING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE REGULATOR VALVE -N80- .
P0201	16585	Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 1	Check fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKING .
P0202	16586	Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 2
P0203	16587	Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 3
P0204	16588	Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 4
P0221	16605	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit Range/Performance	Check Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338-, CHECKING .
P0222	16606	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit Low
P0223	16607	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit High
P0230	16614	Fuel Pump Primary Circuit	Check Fuel Pump (FP) Relay -J17- and activation. See FUEL PUMP (FP) RELAY -J17- AND ACTIVATION, CHECKING .
P0236	16620	Charge air pressure sensor G31 implausible signal	Check Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-. See CHARGE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR -G31-, CHECKING .
P0237	16621	Charge air pressure sensor G31 signal too low
P0238	16622	Charge air pressure sensor G31 signal too high
P0243	16627	Wastegate bypass regulator valve N75 Open / Short to Ground	Check Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve -N75-. See WASTEGATE BYPASS REGULATOR VALVE -N75-, CHECKING .
P0245	16629	Wastegate bypass regulator valve N75 Short to Ground
P0246	16630	Wastegate bypass regulator valve N75 Short to positive
P0261	16645	Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low	Check fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKING .
P0262	16646	Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High
P0264	16648	Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low
P0265	16649	Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High
P0267	16651	Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low
P0268	16652	Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High
P0270	16654	Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low
P0271	16655	Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High
P0299	16683	Turbo/Super Charger Underboost	21 - Turbocharger, G-Charger
P0300	16684	Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected	Check fuel injectors. See FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKING . Check ignition coils with power output stages. See IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, CHECKING .
P0301	16685	Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0302	16686	Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0303	16687	Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0304	16688	Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
P0321	16705	Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance	Check Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor -G28-. See ENGINE SPEED (RPM) SENSOR -G28-, CHECKING .
P0322	16706	Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal
P0324	16708	Knock Control System Error	Check knock sensors. See CHECK KNOCK SENSORS .
P0327	16711	Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low, Bank 1 or Single Sensor
P0328	16712	Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High, Bank 1 or Single Sensor
P0332	16716	Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low, Bank 2
P0333	16717	Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High, Bank 2
P0340	16724	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit, Bank 1 or Single Sensor	Check Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR -G40-, CHECKING .
P0341	16725	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance, Bank 1 or Single Sensor
P0342	16726	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low, Bank 1 or Single Sensor
P0343	16727	Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High, Bank 1 or Single Sensor
P0351	16735	Ignition Coil "A" Primary/Secondary Circuit	Check ignition coils with power output stages. See IGNITION COILS WITH POWER OUTPUT STAGES, CHECKING .
P0352	16736	Ignition Coil "B" Primary/Secondary Circuit
P0353	16737	Ignition Coil "C" Primary/Secondary Circuit
P0354	16738	Ignition Coil "D" Primary/Secondary Circuit
P0411	16795	Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected	Check combination valves for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system for function and proper seal. See COMBINATION VALVE FOR SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SYSTEM, CHECKING FUNCTION AND FOR PROPER SEAL . Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve -N112-. See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SOLENOID VALVE -N112- CHECKING .
P0413	16797	Secondary Air Injection solenoid valve N112 Open
P0414	16798	Secondary Air Injection solenoid valve N112 Short circuit
P0418	16802	Secondary Air Injection System Control "A" Circuit	Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Relay -J299- and activation. See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) PUMP RELAY -J299- AND ACTIVATION, CHECKING .
P0420	16804	Catalyst System, Bank1, Efficiency Below Threshold	Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G39- AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSORS AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check catalytic conversion. See TEST-ID 01: CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
P0440	16824	Evaporative Emission System	EVAP System Checking Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- EVAP canister system checking for proper seal Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system diagnostic leak test Note Overview of component locations
P0441	16825	Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow	Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve -N80-. See CHECKING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER PURGE REGULATOR VALVE -N80- . EVAP canister system, check for proper seal. See EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR PROPER SEAL .
P0442	16826	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)
P0444	16828	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open
P0445	16829	Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted
P0455	16839	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (large leak)
P0456	16840	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (very small leak)
P0501	16885	Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Range/Performance	Check speed signal. See SPEED SIGNAL, CHECKING .
P0506	16890	Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected	Check Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338-, CHECKING .
P0507	16891	Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
P0560	16944	Voltage supply signal implausible	J220 - Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply checking Overview of component locations
P0562	16946	Voltage supply too low
P0563	16947	Voltage supply too high
P0571	16955	Brake light switch F	F - Brake Light Switch -F- Brake Light Switch -F- and Brake Pedal Switch -F47- F47 - Brake Pedal Switch Brake Light Switch -F- and Brake Pedal Switch -F47-
P0600	16984	Data bus drive missing message	Check terminal resistance for CAN-Bus. See TERMINAL RESISTANCE FOR CAN-BUS, CHECKING .
P0601	16985	Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error	J220 - Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) [2] Replacing Engine Control Module (ECM) (with metal anti-theft housing) Replacing Engine Control Module (ECM) (without metal anti-theft housing)
P0602	16986	Control Module Programming Error/Malfunction	Procedure to code Engine Control Module (ECM): Motronic Fuel Injection and Ignition (4-cylinder Turbo); See ENCODING II ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
P0604	16988	Internal Control Module Random Access Memory (RAM) Error	J220 - Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) [2] Replacing Engine Control Module (ECM) (with metal anti-theft housing) Replacing Engine Control Module (ECM) (without metal anti-theft housing)
P0605	16989	Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
P0606	16990	ECM/PCM Processor
P0685	17069	ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit/Open	Check voltage supply for Engine Control Module (ECM). See VOLTAGE SUPPLY FOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), CHECKING . Check Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- and activation. See CHECK MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER SUPPLY RELAY -J271- AND ACTIVATION .
P0686	17070	ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit Low
P0687	17071	ECM/PCM Power Relay Control Circuit High
P0688	17072	Power supply relay J271 , load circuit open
P0704	17088	Clutch Switch Input Circuit Malfunction	Check Clutch Vacuum Vent Valve Switch -F36-. See CLUTCH VACUUM VENT VALVE SWITCH -F36-, CHECKING .
P1102	17510	Bank 1 -sensor 1, heating circuit short to B+	Z19 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater Overview of component locations Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater -Z19- before catalytic converter checking
P1103	17511	Bank 1 -sensor 1, heating circuit, output too low
P1105	17513	Bank 1 -sensor 2, heating circuit short to B+	Z29 - Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater 1 (behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)) Overview of component locations Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater 1 -Z29- behind catalytic converter checking
P1111	17519	Oxygen sensor control Bank 1 system too lean	G39 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- and oxygen sensor regulation before catalytic converter checking Overview of component locations
P1176	17584	Bank 1 oxygen sensor correction behind cat. control limit reached Control limit reached	Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G39- AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEFORE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). See OXYGEN SENSORS AND OXYGEN SENSOR REGULATION BEHIND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECKING . Check intake air system for leaks (false air). See INTAKE SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (FALSE AIR) .
P1292	17700		F265 - Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat Cooling system components, overview
P1293	17701
P1294	17702
P1296	17704	Malfunction in cooling system	Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING . Check coolant regulator:
P2101	18533	Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance	Check Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338-, CHECKING .
P2122	18554	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Low Input	Check Throttle Position (TP) sensor. See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR, CHECKING .
P2123	18555	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit High Input
P2127	18559	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Low Input
P2128	18560	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit High Input
P2138	18570	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation
P2400	18832	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit/Open	Check Leak detection pump (LDP) -V144-. See LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) -V144-, CHECKING . EVAP canister system, check for proper seal. See EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR PROPER SEAL .
P2401	18833	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit Low
P2402	18834	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit High
P2403	18835	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit/Open
P2404	18836	Evaporative Emission System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance