Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table
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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 code)
- 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 wiring diagram.
- Check that all relay panel connections are secure.
- After repairs, check the DTC memory again using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool and erase memory.
- The DTC table also lists the type of malfunction.
DTC/Blink Code 00000/4444 & 00532/2234 - Up To 08.94
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| 00000 4444 No DTC recognized |
When "No DTC recognized" appears after completing repairs, the airbag OBD program sequence has ended. | |
| 00532 2234 Supply voltage (B+) Signal too high |
Generator (GEN) faulty | - Check generator |
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | - Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary | |
DTC/Blink Code 00532/2234 & 00588 - Up To 08.94
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| 00532 2234 Voltage supply (B+) Signal too low |
Wiring or connection to Airbag Control Module - J234- faulty | - Check wiring and connections to airbag control module according to wiring diagram. |
| Generator (GEN) faulty | - Check Generator | |
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | - Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary. | |
| 00588 Driver's Side Airbag Igniter -N95- Resistance value too large |
Wiring or connectors faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram. |
| Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- faulty | - Replace Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring -F138- if necessary. | |
| Driver's Side Airbag Igniter -N95- faulty | - Replace Driver's Side Airbag Igniter -N95- if necessary. | |
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary. |
DTC 00589 & 00651 - Up To 08.94
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00589 Passenger's side Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- Resistance value too large |
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- if necessary. | |||
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | - Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary. | |||
| 00651 Ignition wiring Short circuit to B+ (1) Short circuit to Ground (1) |
Wiring or connections to airbag units faulty | - Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram. | ||
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | - Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary. | |||
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DTC/Blink Code 65535/1111 - Up To 08.94
| VAG 1551 scan tool printout | Possible cause of malfunction | Repairing malfunction |
|---|---|---|
| 65535 1111 Airbag Control Module malfunctioning |
Electrical interference from external sources, poor Ground (GND) connections or poor connections to Airbag Control Module -J234-. | - Check wiring and connection to Airbag Control Module -J234- according to wiring diagram |
| Airbag Control Module -J234- faulty | - Replace Airbag Control Module -J234- if necessary. |