Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table
NOTE:
- The following table lists all possible malfunctions that can be detected and stored by the airbag control module -J234- and printed out by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool according to the 5-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code.
- The number of the DTCs and blink codes only appear in the printout (5-digit DTCs and 4-digit blink codes).
- Before you replace a component that you suspect to be faulty, check all appropriate wiring, component connections, harness connections and Ground (GND) connections according to the applicable wiring diagram.
- Check that all relay connections are secure.
- After the repairs, check the DTC memory again using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool and erase the memory.
- The DTC table also lists the malfunction type involved.
NO DTC RECOGNIZED & DTC 00532 - FROM 09.94 & UP
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| 00000 No DTC recognized |
When "No DTC recognized" appears after completing repairs, the airbag OBD program sequence has ended. | |
| 00532 Supply voltage (B+) Signal too high |
Generator (GEN) faulty |
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DTC 00532 - FROM 09.94 & UP
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunctions | Repairing malfunctions |
|---|---|---|
| 00532 Signal too low |
Wiring or connections to airbag control module -J234- | - Check wiring and connections to airbag control module according to wiring diagram |
| Battery discharged or faulty | - Charge battery or replace if necessary. |
DTC 00588 - FROM 09.94 & UP
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunctions | Repairing malfunctions |
|---|---|---|
| 00588 Driver's Side Airbag Igniter 1 - N95- Resistance value too large Resistance value too small Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram. |
| Driver's Side Airbag Igniter 1 -N95- faulty | - Replace Driver's Side Airbag Igniter 1 -N95-. | |
| Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- faulty | - Replace Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138-. - Read measuring value block. See MEASURING VALUE BLOCK, READING . |
DTC 00589 - FROM 09.94 & UP
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunctions | Repairing malfunctions |
|---|---|---|
| 00589 Passenger's Side Airbag Igniter 1 - N131- Resistance value too large Resistance value too small Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram. |
| Passenger's Side Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- faulty | - Replace Passenger's Side Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- - Read measuring value block. See MEASURING VALUE BLOCK, READING . |
DTC 00595, 01217, 01218, 01221, 01222 & 65535 - FROM 09.94 & UP
| VAG 1551 print out | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| 00595 Crash data stored |
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| 01217 Igniter for side airbag, driver's side -N199- Resistance too high Resistance too small Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram and repair as necessary. - Read measuring value block. See MEASURING VALUE BLOCK, READING . |
| Igniter for side airbag, driver's side -N199- faulty | - Replace igniter for side airbag, driver's side -N199- | |
| 01218 Igniter for side airbag, passenger's side -N200- Resistance too large Resistance too small Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram and repair as necessary. |
| Igniter for side airbag, passenger's side -N200- faulty | - Replace igniter for side airbag, passenger's side -N200- - Read measuring value block. See MEASURING VALUE BLOCK, READING . |
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| 01221 Crash sensor for side airbag, driver's side -G179- Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary. |
| Crash sensor for side airbag, driver's side - G179 - faulty | - Replace faulty components. | |
| Airbag control module -J234- faulty | ||
| 01222 Crash sensor for side airbag, passenger's side -G180- Short circuit to B+ Short circuit to Ground |
Wiring or connections faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram, repair as necessary. |
| Crash sensor for side airbag, passenger's side -G180- faulty | - Replace faulty components. | |
| Airbag control module -J234- faulty | ||
| 65535 Airbag control module -J234- faulty |
Electrical interference from external sources, poor Ground (GND) or positive connections to airbag control module -J234- | - Check wiring and connections to airbag control module -J234- according to wiring diagram. |
| Airbag control module -J234- faulty | - Replace airbag control module -J234- |