DTCs: P1102 to P1853 , VAG 17510 to 18261

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Fuel and air ratios

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1102	17510	Bank 1, sensor 1 heating circuit short circuit to B+	Check oxygen sensor heating before catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-, checking
P1105	17513	Bank 1, sensor 2 heating circuit short circuit to B+	Check oxygen sensor heating behind catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-, checking
P1111	17519	Oxygen sensor control bank 1, system too lean	Check oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and Oxygen sensor control before catalyst, checking
P1112	17520	Oxygen sensor control bank 1, system too rich
P1113	17521	Bank 1, sensor 1 inner resistance too large	Check oxygen sensor heating before catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-, checking
P1114	17522	Bank 1, sensor 2 inner resistance too large	Check oxygen sensor heating behind catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-, checking

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1115	17523	Bank 1, sensor 1 heating circuit short circuit to Ground (GND)	Check oxygen sensor heating before catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-, checking
P1116	17524	Bank 1, sensor 1 heating circuit open circuit
P1117	17525	Bank 1, sensor 2 heating circuit short circuit to Ground (GND)	Check oxygen sensor heating behind catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-, checking
P1118	17526	Bank 1, sensor 2 heating circuit open circuit
P1127	17535	Bank 1, mixture adaptation (mult.) System too rich	Check fuel pressure regulator and residual pressure. Refer to Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking
			Test fuel injectors. Refer to Check injectors for leaks and quantity injected , fuel injection quantity and proper seal, checking
			Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve. Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1128	17536	Bank 1, mixture adaptation (mult.) system too lean	Check fuel pressure regulator/ residual pressure. Refer to Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking
			Check air intake screen (if equipped) and filter for blockage.
			Check oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control before and after catalyst. Refer to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and Oxygen sensor control before catalyst, checking
			Check fuel injectors and EVAP canister purge regulator valve, output DTM. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating
			Check fuel pump: Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
			Check intake system and vacuum lines for leaks. Refer to Intake air system, checking for leaks (unmetered air)
			Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G71-, checking
			Check exhaust system and secondary air system for leaks: Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1136	17544	Bank 1, mixture adaptation (add.) system too lean	Check fuel pressure regulator and residual pressure. Refer to Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking
			Test fuel injectors. Refer to Check injectors for leaks and quantity injected , fuel injection quantity and proper seal, checking
			Check fuel pump: Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
			Check intake system for leaks. Refer to Intake air system, checking for leaks (unmetered air)
			Check exhaust system for proper seal: Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS

NOTE: add = additive, means that malfunction is only valid at closed throttle (idle).

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1137	17545	Bank 1, mixture adaptation (add.) system too rich	Check fuel pressure regulator and residual pressure. Refer to Fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure, checking
			Test fuel injectors. Refer to Check injectors for leaks and quantity injected , fuel injection quantity and proper seal, checking
			Check oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control before and after catalyst. Refer to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and Oxygen sensor control before catalyst, checking
			Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve. Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
P1141	17549	Load detection implausible value	Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G71-, checking

NOTE: add = additive, means that malfunction is only valid at closed throttle (idle).

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1149	17557	Oxygen sensor control bank 1, implausible control value	Check oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and Oxygen sensor control before catalyst, checking
P1171	17579	Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188- implausible signal 1)	Checking throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module -J338-, checking
P1172	17580	Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188- signal too small 1)
P1173	17581	Angle sensor -2- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G188- signal too large 1)

1) For these malfunctions, ECM switches on the EPC warning lamp in instrument cluster. Significance of EPC warning lamp. Refer to EPC warning lamp (malfunction lamp for power accelerator activation) in instrument cluster, significance .

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1176	17584	Bank 1 oxygen sensor correction behind cat. control limit reached	Test aging of Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1. Refer to Oxygen sensor aging for Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39-, checking
			Oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control behind catalytic converter, checking. Refer to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and Oxygen sensor control after catalyst, checking
P1198	17606	Bank 1, sensor 2 heating circuit, electrical malfunction	Check oxygen sensor heating behind catalytic converter. Refer to Oxygen sensor heating for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130-, checking
P1201	17609	Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30- electrical malfunction in circuit	Check fuel injectors. Refer to Injectors, checking
P1202	17610	Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31- electrical malfunction in circuit
P1203	17611	Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32- electrical malfunction in circuit
P1204	17612	Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33- electrical malfunction in circuit

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1213	17621	Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30- short circuit to B+	Check fuel injectors. Refer to Injectors, checking
P1214	17622	Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31- short circuit to B+
P1215	17623	Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32- short circuit to B+
P1216	17624	Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33- short circuit to B+
P1225	17633	Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30- short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1226	17634	Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31- short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1227	17635	Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32- short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1228	17636	Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33- short circuit to Ground (GND)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1237	17645	Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30- open circuit	Check fuel injectors. Refer to Injectors, checking
P1238	17646	Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31- open circuit
P1239	17647	Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32- open circuit
P1240	17648	Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33- open circuit
P1250	17658	Fuel level too low1)	Fill fuel tank with fuel

1) 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.

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1287	17695	Recirculating valve for turbocharger -N249-, open circuit	Check Recirculating valve for turbocharger -N249-: Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER
P1288	17696	Recirculating valve for turbocharger -N249-, short circuit to B+
P1289	17697	Recirculating valve for turbocharger -N249-, short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1295	17703	Bypass turbocharger, throughput faulty	Check wastegate bypass regulator valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
			Check hose setup between turbocharger and vacuum diaphragm for charge pressure regulator valve: Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1296	17704	Malfunction in cooling system 1)	Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-, checking . Check thermostat. Refer to 19 - ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM
P1297	17705	Connection turbocharger - throttle valve pressure loss	Check hoses between turbocharger and throttle valve. Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER

1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Significance of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), significance .

Ignition system

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1325	17733	Knock control cylinder 1 control limit reached	Fill fuel tank with fuel of at least 91 RON
P1326	17734	Knock control cylinder 2 control limit reached	Check harness connections:
P1327	17735	Knock control cylinder 3 control limit reached	Repair cause of abnormal engine noise.
P1328	17736	Knock control cylinder 4 control limit reached	Loosen knock sensors and tighten to 20 Nm again
			Check knock sensors. Refer to Knock sensors, checking

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1335	17743	Engine torque monitoring 2 control limit exceeded 1)	Check hose setup: Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER
			Check Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor. Refer to Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42-, checking
P1336	17744	Engine torque monitoring control limit exceeded	Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G71-, checking
			Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-, checking

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1337	17745	Bank 1, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. Refer to -G40- Short circuit to Ground	Check Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor 2 -G163-, checking
P1338	17746	Bank 1, Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. Refer to -G40- Open circuit/short circuit to B+
P1340	17748	Camshaft Position (CMP) / crankshaft position sensor incorrect allocation	Check for proper seating of shutter wheel for Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. Refer to Ignition system components, removing and installing , Parts of ignition, removing and installing
			Check valve timing: Refer to 13 - ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER BLOCK
P1355	17763	Ignition timing, cyl. 1, open circuit	Test Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages. Refer to Ignition coils with output stage, checking
P1356	17764	Ignition timing, cyl. 1 short circuit to B+
P1357	17765	Ignition timing, cyl. 1 short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1358	17766	Ignition timing, cyl. 2, open circuit
P1359	17767	Ignition timing, cyl. 2 short circuit to B+
P1360	17768	Ignition timing, cyl. 2 short circuit to Ground (GND)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1361	17769	Ignition timing, cyl. 3, open circuit	Test Ignition Coils with Power Output Stages. Refer to Ignition coils with output stage, checking
P1362	17770	Ignition timing, cyl. 3 short circuit to B+
P1363	17771	Ignition timing, cyl. 3 short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1364	17772	Ignition timing, cyl. 4, open circuit
P1365	17773	Ignition timing, cyl. 4 short circuit to B+
P1366	17774	Ignition timing, cyl. 4 short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1386	17794	Control module faulty	Replace motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM), replacing
P1387	17795	Control module faulty
P1388	17796	Control module faulty1)

Additional exhaust regulation

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1409	17817	EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- electrical malfunction in circuit	Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1410	17818	EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- short circuit to B+
P1420	17828	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112- electrical malfunction in circuit	Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1421	17829	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112- short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1422	17830	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112- short circuit to B+
P1424	17832	Bank 1, Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system, leak detected	Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system for proper seal: Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS
P1425	17833	EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- short circuit to Ground (GND)	Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1426	17834	EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- open circuit

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1432	17840	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve -N112- open circuit	Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1433	17841	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299- open circuit	Check Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1434	17842	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299- short circuit to B+
P1435	17843	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299- short circuit to Ground (GND)
P1436	17844	Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump relay -J299-, electrical malfunction in circuit

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1470	17878	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system electrical malfunction in circuit	Check Leak Detection Pump (LDP): Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
P1471	17879	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system Short circuit to B+	Check EVAP canister system: Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
P1472	17880	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system Short circuit to Ground
P1473	17881	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system open circuit
P1475	17883	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system Malfunction / no signal
P1476	17884	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system Malfunction/vacuum pressure too low
P1477	17885	Leak Detection Pump (LDP) tank ventilation system malfunction
P1478	17886	Leak Detection Pump (LDP), tank ventilation system, hose with no throughput detected

Speed and idle control

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1500	17908	Fuel Pump (FP) relay -J17- electrical malfunction in circuit	Check Fuel Pump (FP) relay: Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
P1502	17910	Fuel Pump (FP) relay -J17- short circuit to B+
P1517	17925	Motronic ECM power supply relay -J271-, Failure in electrical circuit	Check motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) power supply relay -J271-: Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
P1523	17931	Crash signal from airbag control module, implausible signal	Check DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM). Refer to DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), checking (scan tool function 02) and erasing (scan tool function 05)
			Check airbag system: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1539	17947	Clutch vacuum vent valve switch -F36- Implausible signal	Check clutch vacuum vent valve switch. Refer to Signal from clutch pedal position switch, checking
P1542	17950	Angle sensor -1- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G187- 1)	Check throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module -J338-, checking
P1543	17951	Angle sensor -1- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G187- signal too small1)
P1544	17952	Angle sensor -1- for throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G187- signal too large 1)
P1545	17953	Throttle valve control, malfunction1)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1546	17954	Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve -N75- Short circuit to B+	Check wastegate bypass regulator valve. Refer to Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating , Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
P1547	17955	Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve -N75- Short circuit to Ground	. Refer to 21 - TURBOCHARGER, G-CHARGER
P1548	17956	Wastegate Bypass Regulator Valve -N75- Open circuit
P1555	17963	Maximum charge pressure exceeded
P1556	17964	Charge pressure regulation control limit not reached
P1557	17965	Charge pressure regulation control limit exceeded
P1558	17966	Throttle drive (power accelerator actuation) -G186- electrical malfunction in circuit1)	Check throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module -J338-, checking

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1559	17967	Throttle valve control module -J338- Malfunction in basic setting 1)	Adapt Engine Control Module (ECM) to throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module, adapting to engine control module
P1560	17968	Maximum engine speed exceeded	Check DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM). Refer to DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), checking (scan tool function 02) and erasing (scan tool function 05) Repair mechanical damage
P1564	17972	Throttle valve control module -J338- voltage too low during basic setting 1)	Check battery, charge if necessary Adapt Engine Control Module (ECM) to throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module, adapting to engine control module
P1565	17973	Throttle valve control module -J338- lower impact not being reached 1)	Check throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module -J338-, checking
P1568	17976	Throttle valve control module -J338- mechanical malfunction1)	Clean throttle valve control module

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1569	17977	Cruise control switch -E45- implausible signal	Check cruise control system: Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
P1570	17978	Engine control module locked	Adapt motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- to electronic anti-theft immobilizer. Refer to Electronic immobilizer, adapting to engine control module
			Evaluate measuring value block 66
P1579	17987	Throttle valve control module -J338- Adaptation not started1)	Adapt Engine Control Module (ECM) to throttle valve control module. Refer to Throttle valve control module, adapting to engine control module

Control module and output signals

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1602	18010	Voltage supply terminal 30 voltage too low	Check voltage supply for control module. Refer to Control module voltage supply, checking
P1603	18011	Control module faulty	Replace motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM), replacing
P1604	18012	Control module faulty1)
P1606	18014	Rough terrain info/engine torque from ABS control module, electrical malfunction in circuit	Check DTC memory of ABS control module: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)
			Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
P1609	18017	Crash shut-off was triggered	DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), erasing and checking. Refer to DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), checking (scan tool function 02) and erasing (scan tool function 05)
			Check airbag system: 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1612	18020	Engine Control Module (ECM) incorrectly coded	Code Engine Control Module. Refer to Code control module (scan tool function 07)
P1624	18032	Request for warning lamp on active	Check DTC memory from automatic transmission: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)
P1626	18034	Powertrain databus missing message from Transmission Control Module (TCM)	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1630	18038	Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- signal too small1)	Check accelerator pedal position sensor:
			. Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
P1631	18039	Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- signal too large1)
P1633	18041	Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185- signal too small1)
P1634	18042	Sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185- signal too large1)
P1636	18044	Powertrain databus missing message from airbag control module	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
			Check airbag system: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1639	18047	Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G79- + sender -2- for accelerator pedal position -G185-, implausible signal 1)	Check accelerator pedal position sensor:
			. Refer to 20 - FUEL SUPPLY
P1640	18048	Control module faulty	Replace motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM), replacing

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1648	18056	Powertrain databus faulty	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
P1649	18057	Powertrain databus missing message from ABS control module	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
			Check DTC memory of ABS control module: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)
P1650	18058	Powertrain databus missing message from instrument cluster	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
			Check instrument cluster: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1676	18084	Fault light for power accelerator activation -K132- Electrical malfunction in circuit 1)	Check warning lamp. Refer to EPC warning lamp (malfunction lamp for power accelerator activation) in instrument cluster, significance
P1677	18085	Fault light for power accelerator activation -K132- Short circuit to B+1)
P1683	18091	Powertrain databus implausible message from airbag control module	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
			Check airbag system: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)
P1690	18098	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- electrical malfunction in circuit	Check warning lamp. Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), significance
P1693	18101	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K83- Short circuit to B+

Transmission

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1853	18261	Powertrain databus implausible message from ABS control module	Check databus. Refer to Data bus, checking
			Check DTC memory of ABS control module: Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)