DTCs P1201 to P3262, VAG 17609 to 19718

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1201 TO P1208

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1201

17609

Injector, cylinder 1 -N30-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check injectors. See INJECTORS, CHECKING .

P1202

17610

Injector, cylinder 2 -N31-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1203

17611

Injector, cylinder 3 -N32-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1204

17612

Injector, cylinder 4 -N33-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1205

17613

Injector, cylinder 5 -N83-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1206

17614

Injector, cylinder 6 -N84-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1207

17615

Injector, cylinder 7 -N85-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1208

17616

Injector, cylinder 8 -N86-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1213 TO P1220

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1213

17621

Injector, cylinder 1 -N30-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

Check injectors. See INJECTORS, CHECKING .

P1214

17622

Injector, cylinder 2 -N31-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1215

17623

Injector, cylinder 3 -N32-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1216

17624

Injector, cylinder 4 -N33-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1217

17625

Injector, cylinder 5 -N83-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1218

17626

Injector, cylinder 6 -N84-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1219

17627

Injector, cylinder 7 -N85-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1220

17628

Injector, cylinder 8 -N86-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1225 TO P1232

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1225

17633

Injector, cylinder 1 -N30-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

Check injectors. See INJECTORS, CHECKING .

P1226

17634

Injector, cylinder 2 -N31-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1227

17635

Injector, cylinder 3 -N32-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1228

17636

Injector, cylinder 4 -N33-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1229

17637

Injector, cylinder 5 -N83-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1230

17638

Injector, cylinder 6 -N84-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1231

17639

Injector, cylinder 7 -N85-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1232

17640

Injector, cylinder 8 -N86-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1237 TO P1244

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1237

17645

Injector, cylinder 1 -N30-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check injectors. See INJECTORS, CHECKING .

P1238

17646

Injector, cylinder 2 -N31-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1239

17647

Injector, cylinder 3 -N32-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1240

17648

Injector, cylinder 4 -N33-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1241

17649

Injector, cylinder 5 -N83-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1242

17650

Injector, cylinder 6 -N84-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1243

17651

Injector, cylinder 7 -N85-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1244

17652

Injector, cylinder 8 -N86-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1250 & P1296

DTC	DTC text	Corrective action
P1250	17658	Fuel level too low	See Note below table. Refuel vehicle, erase DTC memory. Check DTC memory of instrument cluster. See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - UP TO 2000 or ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - 2001 AND UP . Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING . Check coolant regulator. Repair Manual, 4.2 Liter V8 5V Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): ART, AWN, BBD, Repair Group 19
P1296	17704	Malfunction in cooling system

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1250

17658

Fuel level too low

See Note below table.
Refuel vehicle, erase DTC memory.
Check DTC memory of instrument cluster.
See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - UP TO 2000 or ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - 2001 AND UP .

Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING .
Check coolant regulator.
Repair Manual, 4.2 Liter V8 5V Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): ART, AWN, BBD, Repair Group 19

P1296

17704

Malfunction in cooling system

NOTE: The information "Fuel level too low" is stored only in conjunction with misfiring or DTCs concerning oxygen sensor control if too little fuel is or was in the tank. The DTC is stored in the control module as static DTC and is not set as a sporadic DTC even if the vehicle is refuelled in the meantime e.g. by the customer.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1325 TO P1332

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	V.A.G
P1325	17733	Knock control, cylinder 1 Control limit reached	Check knock control. See KNOCK CONTROL STOP, CHECKING .
P1326	17734	Knock control, cylinder 2 Control limit reached
P1327	17735	Knock control, cylinder 3 Control limit reached
P1328	17736	Knock control, cylinder 4 Control limit reached
P1329	17737	Knock control, cylinder 5 Control limit reached
P1330	17738	Knock control, cylinder 6 Control limit reached
P1331	17739	Knock control, cylinder 7 Control limit reached
P1332	17740	Knock control, cylinder 8 Control limit reached

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1335 TO P1347

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1335

17743

Engine torque monitoring 2
Control limit exceeded ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338 -, CHECKING .
Replace engine control module. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) -J220-, REPLACING .

P1336

17744

Engine torque monitoring
Control limit exceeded

Replace engine control module. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) -J220-, REPLACING .

P1337

17745

Bank 1, camshaft position sensor -G40-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft position sensor. See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR -G40- AND CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR 2 -G163-, CHECKING .

P1338

17746

Bank 1, camshaft position sensor -G40-
Open circuit/short to positive⁽¹⁾

P1340

17748

Camshaft/crankshaft position sensor
Wrong allocation ⁽¹⁾

P1347

17755

Bank 2, camshaft/crankshaft position sensor
Wrong allocation ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1355 TO P1363

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1355

17763

Ignition actuation cyl. 1
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check performance output stages. See OUTPUT STAGES FOR IGNITION COILS, CHECKING .

P1356

17764

Ignition actuation cyl. 1
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1357

17765

Ignition actuation cyl. 1
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1358

17766

Ignition actuation cyl. 2
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1359

17767

Ignition actuation cyl. 2
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1360

17768

Ignition actuation cyl. 2
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1361

17769

Ignition actuation cyl. 3
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1362

17770

Ignition actuation cyl. 3
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1363

17771

Ignition actuation cyl. 3
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1364 TO P1372

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1364

17772

Ignition actuation cyl. 4
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check performance output stages. See OUTPUT STAGES FOR IGNITION COILS, CHECKING .

P1365

17773

Ignition actuation cyl. 4
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1366

17774

Ignition actuation cyl. 4
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1367

17775

Ignition actuation cyl. 5
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1368

17776

Ignition actuation cyl. 5
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1369

17777

Ignition actuation cyl. 5
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1370

17778

Ignition actuation cyl. 6
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1371

17779

Ignition actuation cyl. 6
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1372

17780

Ignition actuation cyl. 6
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1373 TO P1378

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1373

17781

Ignition actuation cyl. 7
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check performance output stages. See OUTPUT STAGES FOR IGNITION COILS, CHECKING .

P1374

17782

Ignition actuation cyl. 7
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1375

17783

Ignition actuation cyl. 7
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1376

17784

Ignition actuation cyl. 8
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1377

17785

Ignition actuation cyl. 8
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1378

17786

Ignition actuation cyl. 8
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1386 TO P1410

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1386

17794

Control module faulty

Replace engine control module. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) -J220-, REPLACING .

P1387

17795

Control module faulty

P1388

17796

Control module faulty ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

P1391

17799

Bank 2, camshaft position sensor -G163-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft position sensor. See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR -G40- AND CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR 2 -G163-, CHECKING .

P1392

17800

Bank 2, camshaft position sensor -G163-
Open circuit/short to positive⁽¹⁾

P1409

17817

Fuel tank breather valve -N80-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check EVAP canister purge regulator valve. See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS (EVAP) SYSTEM .

P1410

17818

Fuel tank breather valve -N80-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1411 TO P1422

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1411

17819

Bank 2, secondary air system
Throughput too small ⁽¹⁾

Test secondary air pump fuse.
Check vacuum hoses.
Check hoses from pump to secondary air inlet valve.
See SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM .

P1414

17822

Bank 2, secondary air system
Leak detected ⁽¹⁾

P1420

17828

Secondary air inlet valve - N112-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check secondary air-system. See SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM and SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) SOLENOID VALVE - N112-, CHECKING .

P1421

17829

Secondary air inlet valve - N112-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1422

17830

Secondary air inlet valve - N112-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1423 TO P1429

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1423

17831

Bank 1, secondary air system
Throughput too small ⁽¹⁾

Test secondary air pump fuse.
Check vacuum hoses.
Check hoses from pump to secondary air inlet valve.
See SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM .

P1424

17832

Bank 1, secondary air system
Leak detected ⁽¹⁾

P1427

17835

Activation of brake vacuum pump
Short circuit to B+

Check activation of brake vacuum pump.
See ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP .

P1428

17836

Activation of brake vacuum pump
Short circuit to Ground (GND)

P1429

17837

Activation of brake vacuum pump
Open circuit

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

NOTE: DTCs P1427, P1428, and P1429 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1470 TO P1473

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1470

17878

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Electrical malfunction in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check Leak Detection Pump (LDP).
See LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) -V144-, CHECKING .

P1471

17879

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Short circuit to B+ ⁽¹⁾

P1472

17880

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Short circuit to Ground (GND) ⁽¹⁾

P1473

17881

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1475 & P1476

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1475

17883

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Malfunction / no signal ⁽¹⁾

Check lines (pressurized/vacuum) to Leak Detection Pump (LDP).
See EVAP CANISTER/TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, SERVICING - FWD & AWD .

P1476

17884

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Malfunction / vacuum pressure too low ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1477 TO P1479

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1477

17885

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Malfunction ⁽¹⁾

Check lines (pressurized/vacuum) to Leak Detection Pump (LDP).
See EVAP CANISTER/TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, SERVICING - FWD & AWD .
Check Leak Detection Pump (LDP).
See LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) -V144-, CHECKING .

P1478

17886

Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation sysyem
Hose without throughput ⁽¹⁾

P1479

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 the pump to brake booster
Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) in Engine Control Module (ECM) to check whether the vacuum pump runs or is activated

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

NOTE: DTC P1479 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1500 & 1502

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1500

17908

Fuel pump relay -J17-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Check fuel pump relay. See FUEL PUMP (FP) RELAY -J17- AND RELAY ACTUATION, CHECKING .

P1502

17910

Fuel pump relay -J17-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1511 TO P1516

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	V.A.G
P1511	17919	Intake manifold changeover valve -N156- Electrical fault in circuit	Check intake manifold changeover function. See INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE-OVER, CHECKING (A6 MODELS) or INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE-OVER, CHECKING (S6 MODELS) .
P1512	17920	Intake manifold changeover valve -N156- Short to positive
P1513	17921	Intake manifold changeover valve 2 -N261- Short to positive
P1514	17922	Intake manifold changeover valve 2 -N261- Short to Ground
P1515	17923	Intake manifold changeover valve -N156- Short to Ground
P1516	17924	Intake manifold changeover valve -N156- Open circuit

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1517 TO P1520

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1517

17925

Main relay -J271-
Electrical fault in circuit ⁽¹⁾

Test Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -J271-. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER SUPPLY RELAY -J271 -, CHECKING .

P1519

17927

Bank 1, camshaft adjustment
Fault ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft timing control. See CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL, CHECKING .

P1520

17928

Intake manifold changeover valve 2 - N261-
Open circuit

Check intake manifold changeover function. See INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE-OVER, CHECKING (A6 MODELS) or INTAKE MANIFOLD CHANGE-OVER, CHECKING (S6 MODELS) .

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1522 TO P1531

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1522

17930

Bank 2, camshaft adjustment
Fault ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft timing control. See CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL, CHECKING .

P1523

17931

Crash signal from airbag control module
Implausible signal

Test crash signal. See CRASH SIGNAL, CHECKING .

P1526

17934

Bank 1, camshaft adjustment -N205-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft timing control. See CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL, CHECKING .

P1527

17935

Bank 1, camshaft adjustment -N205-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1528

17936

Bank 1, camshaft adjustment -N205-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1529

17937

Camshaft timing control
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

P1530

17938

Camshaft timing control
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1531

17939

Camshaft timing control
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1534 TO P1539

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1534

17942

Bank 2, camshaft adjustment -N208-
Short to positive ⁽¹⁾

Check camshaft adjustment. See CAMSHAFT TIMING CONTROL, CHECKING .

P1535

17943

Bank 2, camshaft adjustment -N208-
Short to Ground ⁽¹⁾

P1536

17944

Bank 2, camshaft adjustment -N208-
Open circuit ⁽¹⁾

P1539

17947

Clutch pedal switch -F36-
Implausible signal

Check clutch pedal switch. See CLUTCH VACUUM VENT VALVE SWITCH -F36-, CHECKING .

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1542 TO P1559

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1542

17950

Angle sender for throttle valve actuator -G187-
Implausible signal ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Check angle sender for throttle valve actuator. See ANGLE SENSOR -1- FOR THROTTLE DRIVE (POWER ACCELERATOR ACTUATION) -G187 - AND ANGLE SENSOR -2- FOR THROTTLE DRIVE (POWER ACCELERATOR ACTUATION) -G188 -, CHECKING .

P1543

17951

Angle sender for throttle valve actuator -G187-
Signal too small ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

P1544

17952

Angle sender for throttle valve actuator -G187-
Signal too great ⁽¹⁾

P1545

17953

Throttle valve control
Malfunction ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338 -, CHECKING .

P1558

17966

Throttle valve actuator -G186-
Electrical fault in current circuit ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

P1559

17967

Throttle valve control module -J338-
Fault in basic setting

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1564 TO P1568

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1564

17972

Throttle valve control module -J338-
Undervoltage during basic setting

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338 -, CHECKING .

P1565

17973

Throttle valve control module -J338-
Lower stop not reached ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

P1568

17976

Throttle valve control module -J338-
mechanical fault ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1569 TO P1573

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	V.A.G
P1569	17977	CCS switch -E45- Implausible signal	Test cruise control system switch. See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - UP TO 2000 or ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) - 2001 AND UP .
P1570	17978	Engine control module Disabled	Adapt electronic immobilizer to engine control module. See ADAPTATION (FUNCTION 10) .
P1571	17979	Valve left for engine mounting - N144- Short to positive	Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM). See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) . Check Left Electro -Hydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N144-. See ENGINE MOUNTINGS, CHECKING .
P1572	17980	Valve left for engine mounting - N144- Short to Ground
P1573	17981	Valve left for engine mounting - N144- Open circuit

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1575 TO P1604

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1575

17983

Valve right for engine mounting - N145-
Short to positive

Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM). See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) .

Check Right Electro -Hydraulic Engine Mount Solenoid Valve -N145-. See ENGINE MOUNTINGS, CHECKING .

P1576

17984

Valve right for engine mounting - N145-
Short to Ground

P1577

17985

Valve right for engine mounting - N145-
Open circuit

P1579

17987

Throttle valve control module - J338-
Adaptation not started

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE -J338 -, CHECKING .

P1602

18010

Voltage supply, terminal 30
Voltage too low

Battery discharged. Check supply voltage to engine control module. See CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY, CHECKING .

P1603

18011

Control module faulty ⁽¹⁾

Replace engine control module. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) -J220-, REPLACING .

P1604

18012

Control module faulty ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re-detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1609 TO P1626

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1609

18017

Crash cut -off was activated

Accident involving activation of airbag or
output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) was performed in airbag control module;
thus DTC entry in engine control module:

Erase DTC memory.

P1612

18020

Engine control module incorrectly coded

Code engine control module. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), CODING .

P1624

18032

Request warning lamp on, active

Exhaust-related malfunction from Transmission Control Module (TCM), MIL is switched on by TCM.
Read DTC memory of TCM.
See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .

P1626

18034

Drive data bus
No message from transmission CU ⁽¹⁾

Check CAN bus. See EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN CONNECTED CONTROL MODULES, CHECKING .

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1630 TO P1648

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1630

18038

Accelerator position sender - G79-
Signal too small ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Check Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- and Sender 2 for accelerator pedal position -G185-. See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR -G79- AND SENDER 2 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION - G185-, CHECKING .

P1631

18039

Accelerator position sender - G79-
Signal too great ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

P1633

18041

Accelerator position sender 2 - G185-
Signal too small ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

P1634

18042

Accelerator position sender 2 - G185-
Signal too great ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

P1639

18047

Accelerator position sender - G79-/-G185-
Implausible signal ⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

P1640

18048

Control module faulty ⁽¹⁾

Replace engine control module. See MOTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) -J220-, REPLACING .

P1648

18056

Data bus drive
Faulty ⁽¹⁾

Check CAN bus. See EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN CONNECTED CONTROL MODULES, CHECKING .

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

⁽²⁾	With this DTC the engine control module switches on the EPC warning lamp in the instrument cluster immediately after recognizing the malfunction. Description of EPC warning lamp, see ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) WARNING LAMP -K132- (FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE), FUNCTION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1649 TO P1914

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

V.A.G

P1649

18057

Data bus drive
No message from ABS-CU

Check CAN bus. See EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN CONNECTED CONTROL MODULES, CHECKING .

P1650

18058

Data bus drive
No message from instrument cluster ⁽¹⁾

Check CAN bus. See EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN CONNECTED CONTROL MODULES, CHECKING .

P1853

18261

Data bus drive
Implausible message from ABS CU

Check ABS DTC memory.
See ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) .
Check CAN bus. See EXCHANGE OF DATA BETWEEN CONNECTED CONTROL MODULES, CHECKING .

P1912

18320

Brake booster pressure sensor - G294-
Open circuit/short circuit to B+

Brake booster pressure sensor -G294-
See ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP .

P1913

18321

Brake booster pressure sensor - G294-
Short circuit to Ground (GND)

P1914

18322

Brake booster pressure sensor - G294-
Unplausible signal

⁽¹⁾	With this DTC the engine control module only switches on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) if malfunction has been re -detected after two engine re-starts. Description of MIL, see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -K83-, FUNCTION .

NOTE: DTCs P1912, P1913, and P1914 can only occur on vehicles with automatic transmission.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2181 TO P3262

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	V.A.G
P2181	18613	Malfunction in cooling system	Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING . Check coolant regulator (thermostat). See THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
P3081	19537	Engine temperature too low	Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING . Check coolant regulator (thermostat) See THERMOSTAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
P3262	19718	Exhaust bank 1 / 2 oxygen sensors downstream of catalytic converter interchanged.	Oxygen sensor plug exchanged.