Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

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Malfunctions are recognized by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-, displayed by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) and printed (with the printer switched ON) when the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory is checked.
All the possible malfunctions that are recognized by the TCM -J217-, and displayed and printed by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) are listed below, grouped according to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number.
If malfunction occurs only occasionally, or if the DTC Memory was not erased after making repairs to correct the malfunctions, these malfunctions will be displayed as "sporadic DTC" for a stipulated period of time. See Transmission Control Module (TCM) recognition of malfunctions .
If component malfunctions are detected when checking Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Memory, also test the wiring to the components for short circuits and open circuits according to the wiring diagram. See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article.
The DTCs are printed out in the "Rapid data transfer" mode only when the VAG 1551 Scan Tool printer is switched ON. Example: Diagnostic Trouble Code (5-digit) 65535

DTC IDENTIFICATION (NO DTC RECOGNIZED)

VAG 1551 print-out	Possible cause of malfunction	Repairing malfunction
No DTC recognized!	If "No DTC recognized" appears after making repairs, the On Board Diagnostic program has been completed. In the event that the automatic transmission does not operate properly despite carrying out the On Board Diagnostic program, make repairs according to the Repair Manual.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00258, 00260 & 00262)

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00258

Solenoid Valve 1 - N88-

Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 1 -N88- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

00260

Solenoid Valve 2 - N89- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 2 -N89- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

00262

Solenoid Valve 3 - N90- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 2 -N90- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

⁽¹⁾	One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

⁽²⁾	First check connections for contact corrosion or water contamination and replace if necessary. When the display indicates solenoid malfunctions, especially check the 10-pin harness connector at the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00264, 00266 & 00268)

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00264

Solenoid Valve 1 - N91- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 4 -N91- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

00266

Solenoid Valve 5 - N92- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 2 -N92- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04.
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

00268

Solenoid Valve 6 - N93- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 2 -N93- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04.
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

⁽¹⁾	One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

⁽²⁾	First check connections for contact corrosion or water contamination and replace if necessary. When the display indicates solenoid malfunctions, especially check the 10-pin harness connector at the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00270 & 00281)

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00270

Solenoid Valve 7 - N94- Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

Solenoid Valve 7 -N94- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04.
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

00281

Vehicle Speed Sensor -G68-

Open circuit in wiring

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 02
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .
Replace Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68-. See Removing and installing Vehicle Speed Sensor .

No signal

Replace input gear. See INPUT GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

⁽¹⁾	One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

⁽²⁾	First check connections for contact corrosion or water contamination and replace if necessary. When the display indicates solenoid malfunctions, especially check the 10-pin harness connector at the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00293 & 00300)

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00293

Multi-Function TR Switch-F125-

Undefined switch condition

Open circuit in wiring

Multi -Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽³⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 01.
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .
Replace Multi-Function TR Switch
-F125-. See Removing and installing Multi -function TR Switch .

00300

Transm. Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93- ⁽¹⁾

No malfunction identified

Open circuit in wiring

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93- malfunctioning

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram ⁽²⁾
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05.
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

⁽¹⁾	A malfunctioning Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor is indicated.

⁽²⁾	First check connections for contact corrosion or water contamination and replace if necessary. When the display indicates solenoid malfunctions, especially check the 10 -pin harness connector at the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

⁽³⁾	First check connections for contact corrosion or water contamination and replace if necessary.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00518)

VAG 1551 printout	Possible cause of malfunction	Repairing malfunction
00518	Throttle Position Sensor -G69-	Open or short circuit Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- malfunctioning	If DTC 00638 is also displayed, then repair this first Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group numbers 01 and 03 Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING . Replace Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- See appropriate Multiport Fuel Injection article in Engine Performance. Bring system to basic settings See Basic setting, initiating .
Signal outside tolerances	On vehicles with 6-cylinder engine from 01.93: Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) malfunctioning (signal from the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- is routed to Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- via ECM)	Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine: Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- See appropriate Multiport Fuel Injection article in Engine Performance. Bring system to basic settings See Basic setting, initiating .

VAG 1551 printout

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00518

Throttle Position Sensor -G69-

Open or short circuit

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- malfunctioning

If DTC 00638 is also displayed, then repair this first
Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group numbers 01 and 03
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .
Replace Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69-
See appropriate Multiport Fuel Injection article in Engine Performance.
Bring system to basic settings
See Basic setting, initiating .

Signal outside tolerances

On vehicles with 6-cylinder engine from 01.93: Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) malfunctioning (signal from the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- is routed to Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- via ECM)

Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine: Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-
See appropriate Multiport Fuel Injection article in Engine Performance.
Bring system to basic settings
See Basic setting, initiating .

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00529 & 00532)

VAG 1551 print-out	Possible cause of malfunction	Repairing malfunction
00529 RPM information missing	Open circuit in wiring	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 03 Check Engine Control Module
00532 Supply Voltage (B+)	Battery malfunctioning Insufficient system voltage	Test Battery Positive Voltage (B+). See LOAD TEST . Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 02. Test voltage supply to Transmission Control Module -J217- Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00529

RPM information missing

Open circuit in wiring

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 03
Check Engine Control Module

00532

Supply Voltage (B+)

Battery malfunctioning

Insufficient system voltage

Test Battery Positive Voltage (B+). See LOAD TEST .
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 02.
Test voltage supply to Transmission Control Module -J217-
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00545 & 00596)

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00545

Engine/trans. electrical connection

Open circuit⁽¹⁾

Short to Ground (GND)⁽¹⁾

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

No connection between Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05.
Check Engine Control Module
Bring system to basic settings. See Basic setting, initiating .

00596

Short circuit between solenoid valve lines

10-pin connector between valve body conductor strip and wiring loom

Conductor strip to valve body defective

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING .
Replace valve body. See VALVE BODY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

⁽¹⁾	One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00638, 00641 & 00652)

VAG 1551 print-out	Possible cause of malfunction	Repairing malfunction
00638 Engine/trans. electrical connection 2 No signal	Open circuit or short to Ground (GND) No connection between Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM)	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05. Check Engine Control Module, replace if necessary See appropriate On Board Diagnostic article in Engine Performance. Bring system to basic settings. See Basic setting, initiating .
00641 Transmission fluid temperature Signal too large	Transmission becomes too hot, max. 148° C (298° F). If ATF temperature is too high, transmission shifts down into next lower gear. Trailer load of vehicle too high ATF level not correct	Check ATF level. See ATF LEVEL CHECKING AND TOPPING UP . Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05; read transmission fluid temperature
00652 Transmission range controller Incorrect signal	Electrical/hydraulic malfunction Clutch or valve body defective	Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04 and determine gear in which malfunction occurs

VAG 1551 print-out

Possible cause of malfunction

Repairing malfunction

00638

Engine/trans. electrical connection 2

No signal

Open circuit or short to Ground (GND)

No connection between Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM)

Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05.
Check Engine Control Module, replace if necessary
See appropriate On Board Diagnostic article in Engine Performance.
Bring system to basic settings. See Basic setting, initiating .

00641

Transmission fluid temperature

Signal too large

Transmission becomes too hot, max. 148° C (298° F). If ATF temperature is too high, transmission shifts down into next lower gear.

Trailer load of vehicle too high

ATF level not correct

Check ATF level. See ATF LEVEL CHECKING AND TOPPING UP .
Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 05; read transmission fluid temperature

00652

Transmission range controller

Incorrect signal

Electrical/hydraulic malfunction

Clutch or valve body defective

Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 04 and determine gear in which malfunction occurs

DTC IDENTIFICATION (DTC 00660 & 65535)

VAG 1551 print-out	Possible cause of malfunction	Repairing malfunction
00660 Kickdown Sw./Throttle Position Sensor Incorrect signal	Open circuit in wiring	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
	Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- malfunctioning	Carry out repairs for Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- described under Repairing malfunction, DTC 00518
	Kick Down Switch -F8- malfunctioning	Read measured value block. See Reading measured value block ; display group number 01. Carry out electrical tests. See TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL TESTING . Adjust Accelerator Pedal cable or replace if necessary See appropriate Multiport Fuel Injection article in Engine Performance.
65535 Control Module malfunctioning Bring system into basic settings. See Basic setting, initiating .	Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- malfunctioning	Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-. See ELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCATIONS .

NOTE: The Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- should NOT be replaced and brought into the basic setting until the cause of the malfunction has been determined and the following malfunctions have been corrected:

Mechanical malfunctions
Hydraulic malfunctions
All affected electrical components and cable connections

If the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- is replaced (seeELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCATIONS ) the system must also be brought into basic settings (see Basic setting, initiating ).