Malfunction recognition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III, 1995 Volkswagen GTI, and 1994 Volkswagen Jetta III. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a malfunction, the information will be stored in permanent memory and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will be illuminated.
NOTE:
The MIL is illuminated when the ignition is switched on (check function). It stays on, going out once the engine has been started.
Each stored malfunction is represented by a four - digit numerical blink code. When the display is activated, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate and blink the four-digit code. Blink codes are listed along with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) in the DTC table, see Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table .