Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

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The following table lists all malfunctions, with the corresponding 5 digit code numbers, that can be recognized by the radio and printed out by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
If malfunctions do not occur regularly, these are displayed as occurring sporadically ("SP").
DTC codes appear only on print-out.
DTC table may also include a description of the type of malfunction.
Before replacing components, check the wiring and connections to these components as well as ground connections, according to wiring diagram.
When a repair has been carried out, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory must always be erased and checked again with the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
If there is a specific complaint and no malfunctions are recognized after checking the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, carry out function 03, "Output Diagnostic Test Mode". Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) (function 03) , or function 08, "Read measuring value block". Refer to Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) .

VAG 1551 print out	Possible cause	Possible effects	Corrective action
01426	-	-	-
Control unit in steering wheel -E221-	-	-	-
01716	-	-	-
No communication Implausible signal	No CAN Bus connection between Control unit in steering wheel -E221- and Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-	Radio and cruise control cannot be operated via multi-function steering wheel	Check wiring and connections using wiring diagram Read Measuring Value Block. Refer to Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) Replace -J453-. Refer to Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-, removing and installing Replace -E221-. Refer to Control unit in steering wheel -E221-, removing and installing
Resume cruise control activation/accelerating	-	-	-
Short circuit to Ground Short circuit to B+ Open circuit	Output wiring or connections shorted to Ground (GND) Output wiring or connections short to B+ (positive) Output wiring or connections have open circuit	Cruise control cannot be operated via the multi-function steering wheel	Check wiring and connections using wiring diagram Read Measuring Value Block. Refer to Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) Replace -J453-. Refer to Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-, removing and installing Replace -E221-. Refer to Control unit in steering wheel -E221-, removing and installing

VAG 1551 print out	Possible cause	Possible effects	Corrective action
01717	-	-	-
Storing cruise control activation/reducing	-	-	-
Short circuit to Ground Short circuit to B+ Open circuit	Output wiring or connections shorted to Ground (GND) Output wiring or connections short to B+ (positive) Output wiring or connections have open circuit	Cruise control cannot be operated via the multi-function steering wheel	Check wiring and connections using wiring diagram Read Measuring Value Block. Refer to Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) Replace -J453-. Refer to Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-, removing and installing Replace -E221-. Refer to Control unit in steering wheel -E221-, removing and installing

VAG 1551 print out	Possible cause	Possible effects	Corrective action
01718	-	-	-
Switching off cruise control system activation	-	-	-
Short circuit to Ground Short circuit to B+ Open circuit	Output wiring or connections shorted to Ground (GND) Output wiring or connections short to B+ (positive) Output wiring or connections have open circuit	Cruise control cannot be operated via the multi-function steering wheel	Check wiring and connections using wiring diagram Read Measuring Value Block. Refer to Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) Replace -J453-. Refer to Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-, removing and installing Replace -E221-. Refer to Control unit in steering wheel -E221-, removing and installing
65535 Control module malfunctioning	Multi-function steering wheel control module -J453- malfunctioning	Multi-function steering wheel not operating correctly	Replace control module for multi-function steering wheel. Refer to Control module for multi-function steering wheel -J453-, removing and installing