Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table: VAG codes and SAE P1 codes

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NOTE:

The DTC overview is listed according to SAE or VAG code.
Erase DTC Memory after rectifying malfunction (see DTC memory, checking and erasing (scan tool functions 02 and 05) ) and generate readiness code again. See READINESS CODE, GENERATING .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1114 TO P1127

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1114	17522	Bank 1, Sensor 2 internal resistance too high	Check Oxygen sensor heating after catalyst. See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) -G130- FOR OXYGEN SENSOR AFTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P1118	17526	O2 Sensor Heater Circ. Bank 1 Sensor 2 Open	Check Oxygen sensor heating after catalyst. See OXYGEN SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR CONTROL AFTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER, CHECKING .
P1127	17535	Bank 1 mixture adaption (mult.) system too rich	Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOLDING PRESSURE, CHECKING .
			Check injectors. See CHECK INJECTORS FOR LEAKS AND QUANTITY INJECTED . Check quantity injected and for leaks
			Check EVAP canister purge regulator valve. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1128

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1128	17536	Bank 1 mixture adaption (mult.) system too lean	Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOLDING PRESSURE, CHECKING .
			Check injectors. See CHECK INJECTORS FOR LEAKS AND QUANTITY INJECTED .
			Check fuel pump: See FUEL PUMP, CHECKING .
			Check intake system for leaks. See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (UNMETERED AIR) .
			Check exhaust system for leaks: See EXHAUST MANIFOLD, FRONT PIPE AND THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC) .
			Check secondary air system for leaks: See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM, CHECKING .
			Check vacuum pipes for leaks

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1176

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1176	17584	Bank 1 Oxygen sensor correction after Cat. control limit reached	Checking Oxygen sensor aging Bank 1 Oxygen sensor 1. See OXYGEN SENSOR 1 AGEING, CHECKING .
P1176	17584		Check Oxygen sensor and Oxygen sensor control after catalytic converter. See OXYGEN SENSOR AND OXYGEN SENSOR CONTROL AFTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC (TWC) CONVERTER, CHECKING .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1213 TO P1240

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1213	17621	Injector Cyl.1 -N30- short to positive	Check injectors. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1214	17622	Cyl. 2-Fuel Inj. Circ. Short to B+
P1215	17623	Cyl. 3-Fuel Inj. Circ. Short to B+
P1216	17624	Cyl. 4-Fuel Inj. Circ. Short to B+
P1225	17633	Cyl.1-Fuel Inj. Circ. Short to Ground
P1226	17634	Cyl. 2-Fuel Inj.Circ. Short to Ground
P1227	17635	Cyl. 3-Fuel Inj.Circ. Short to Ground
P1228	17636	Cyl. 4-Fuel Inj.Circ. Short to Ground
P1237	17645	Injector Cyl. 1 -N30- open circuit
P1238	17646	Cyl. 2-Fuel Inj.Circ. Open Circ.
P1239	17647	Cyl. 3-Fuel Inj.Circ. Open Circ.
P1240	17648	Cyl. 4-Fuel Inj.Circ. Open Circ.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1255 TO P1300

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

VAG

P1255

17663

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- Short to Ground

Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING .
Check Engine Coolant Thermostat. See COOLANT PUMP, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .

P1296

17704

Malfunction in cooling system ⁽⁾

Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor. See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR -G62-, CHECKING .
Check thermostat.

See COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS, ENGINE SIDE

P1300

17708

Misfire recognized, reason: lack of fuel

Fuel level less than 8 liters, fill tank

Check fuel gauge sensor signal

Check wiring connections between engine control module and dash panel insert using wiring diagram

⁽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). See MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1325 TO P1386

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1325	17733	Cylinder 1 knock control, control limit reached	Fill tank with minimum 91 RON
P1326	17734	Cylinder 2 knock control, control limit reached	Check connectors
P1327	17735	Cylinder 3 knock control, control limit reached	Eliminate cause for abnormal engine running noises
P1328	17736	Cylinder 4 knock control, control limit reached	Loosen knock sensor and tighten again to 20 Nm
P1328	17736	Cylinder 4 knock control, control limit reached	Check knock sensors. See KNOCK SENSOR, CHECKING .
P1340	17748	Camshaft/Crankshaft Pos.Sens.Signals Out of Sequence	Check engine speed (RPM) sensor. See ENGINE SPEED (RPM) SENSOR, CHECKING .
P1386	17794	Control module faulty	Replace engine control module -J220-. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), REPLACING .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1410 TO P1452

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1410	17818	Tank venting valve -N80- short to positive	Check EVAP canister purge regulator valve. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1420	17828	Secondary air inlet valve -N112- electrical fault in current circuit	Check secondary air inlet valve. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1421	17829	Secondary air inlet valve -N112- short to Ground	Check secondary air inlet valve. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1422	17830	Sec.Air Inj.Sys.Contr. Valve Circ. Short to B+
P1425	17833	Tank breathing valve -N80- short to Ground	Check EVAP canister purge regulator valve. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1426	17834	Tank venting valve -N80- open circuit
P1450	17858	Secondary air system short to positive	Check secondary air pump relay. See OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 03)
P1451	17859	Secondary air system short to Ground
P1452	17860	Secondary air system open circuit

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1471

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1471	17879	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Short to B+	Check diagnostic pump: See LEAK DETECTION PUMP, CHECKING .
P1472	17880	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Short to Ground	Check EVAP system for leaks: See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, CHECKING, VEHICLES FROM 2000 AND ON .
P1473	17881	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Open Circuit
P1475	17883	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Malfunction/Signal Circuit Open
P1476	17884	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Malfunction/Insufficient Vacuum
P1477	17885	EVAP Emission Control LDP Circ Malfunction	Check EVAP system for leaks: See EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, CHECKING, VEHICLES FROM 2000 AND ON .
P1478	17886	EVAP Emission Control LDP Clamped Tube detected

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1500 TO P1565

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

VAG

P1500

17908

Fuel pump relay -J17- electrical fault in circuit

Check fuel pump relay:

P1502

17910

Fuel Pump Relay Circ. Short to B+

P1543

17951

Throttle valve drive angle sensor -G187- signal too low

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING .

P1544

17952

Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal too High

P1545

17953

Throttle valve control malfunction ⁽¹⁾

P1558

17966

Throttle valve drive -G186- electrical fault in circuit

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING .

P1560

17968

Maximum engine revs surpassed

Repair mechanical damage

P1565

17973

Throttle valve control module -J338- lower stop not reached

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING .

⁽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). See MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1568 TO P1580

DTC

DTC text

Corrective action

SAE

VAG

P1568

17976

Throttle valve control module -J338- mechanical malfunction ⁽¹⁾

P1570

17978

Engine control module electronically locked

Adapt Engine Control Module -J220- to electronic immobilizer. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, ADAPTING TO ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER .

P1579

17987

Throttle valve control module -J338- Adaption not started ⁽¹⁾

Adapt engine control module to throttle valve control module. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), ADAPTING TO THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE .

P1580

17988

Throttle valve drive, Bank 1 malfunction

Check throttle valve control module. See THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MODULE, CHECKING .

⁽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). See MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), SIGNIFICANCE .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1582

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1582	17990	Idling speed adaption limit reached	Check vacuum pipes for leaks
			Check intake system for leaks. See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS (UNMETERED AIR) .
			Check exhaust system for leaks: See EXHAUST MANIFOLD, FRONT PIPE AND THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC) .
			Check secondary air system for leaks: See SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM, CHECKING .
			Check fuel pressure regulator and holding pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOLDING PRESSURE, CHECKING .
			Check injectors. See CHECK INJECTORS FOR LEAKS AND QUANTITY INJECTED
			Check EVAP canister purge regulator valve. See Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) (scan tool function 03)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - P1611 TO P1681

DTC		DTC text	Corrective action
SAE	VAG
P1611	18019	MIL Call-up Circ./Transm.Control Module Short to Ground	Check wiring between Transmission Control Module (TCM) and ECM.
P1612	18020	Engine control module incorrectly coded	Code Engine Control Module. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), CODING (SCAN TOOL FUNCTION 07) .
P1613	18021	MIL Call-up Circ.Open Short to B+	Check MIL LED. See appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM article.
P1626	18034	Drive train data bus no messages from transmission control module	Check data bus. See CAN-BUS, CHECKING .
P1681	18089	Control module programming, programming not finished	Replace Engine Control Module -J220-. See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), REPLACING .