Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

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All the possible DTCs which are recognized by the Transmission Control Module -J217- and displayed on the VAG 1551 Scan Tool with the printer switched on, are listed below grouped according to the DTC number.
If malfunctions occur only occasionally or if the DTC memory was not erased after correcting the malfunctions, these will be displayed as "sporadic malfunctions" for a stipulated period of time. Refer to TCM -J217- recognition. See TCM -J217- malfunction recognition .
If components are indicated as being faulty when the DTC memory is checked, additionally test wiring to the components for short and open circuits according to the wiring diagram. Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Components binder.
The and the type of malfunction in numbers is printed out in the "rapid data transfer" mode only when the printer of the VAG 1551 Scan Tool is switched on.

Example: DTC (5-digit) 65535 XYZ (type of DTC, 3 digits - this 3-digit indicator is not covered in the table)

With the 7.0 program card, the DTC type is described in text below the affected component.

Output on printer VAG 1551
No DTC recognized!			If "No DTC recognized" appears after performing repairs, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) is completed. If the automatic transmission does not operate properly after checking the DTC memory and correcting any malfunctions. Refer to Measured value block, reading, Measured value block, reading

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00258	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram2)
Solenoid valve 1 -N88-	Solenoid valve 1 -N88- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
00260	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram2)
Solenoid valve 2 -N89-	Solenoid valve 2 -N89- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component. 2) Check the connections for contact corrosion or water ingress and replace if necessary. If solenoid DTCs are displayed then check the 10-pin connector on the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00262	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 3 -N90-	Solenoid valve 3 -N90- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
00264	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 4 -N91-	Solenoid valve 4 -N91- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component. 2) Check the connections for contact corrosion or water ingress and replace if necessary. If solenoid DTCs are displayed then check the 10-pin connector on the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00266	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 5 -N92-	Solenoid valve 5 -N92- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
00268	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 6 -N93-	Solenoid valve 6 -N93- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 002
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component. 2) Check the connections for contact corrosion or water ingress and replace if necessary. If solenoid DTCs are displayed then check the 10-pin connector on the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00270	Wiring open or short circuit	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 7 -N94-	Solenoid valve 7 -N94- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004
Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1) Short to positive1)
00281	Wiring open circuit
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- No signal	Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 002
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component. 2) Check the connections for contact corrosion or water ingress and replace if necessary. If solenoid DTCs are displayed then check the 10-pin connector on the transmission between the valve body conductor strip and the wiring harness.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00293 Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch -F125-	Wiring open circuit	First check multi-function TR switch connector for contact corrosion or water ingress, replace if necessary. See Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125- .
Undefined switch condition	Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch -F125- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 001
00297	Wiring open circuit	First check sensor connector for contact corrosion or water ingress, replace if necessary. See Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- .
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38- No signal1)	Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38- faulty	Perform electrical check. Refer to Transmission, electrical check
Implausible signal1)	If the control module recognizes an implausible signal, the connectors for VSS -G38- and VSS -G68- are interchanged
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00300	Wiring open circuit
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93-1) No malfunction type recognized	Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93- faulty	Check connectors for contact corrosion or water ingress, replace if necessary. If the solenoid valves are indicated as being faulty pay special attention to the 10-pin connector between the conductor strip/valve body and wiring harness on the transmission.
		Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 005
1) A faulty Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor -G93- is indicated.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )			Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00518 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- Signal outside tolerance			Wiring open or short circuit Engine Control Module -J220-, Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- (in Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-) or Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G79- faulty	Observe notes on. Refer to Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- . If this DTC is indicated, engine control module OBD must always be performed. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 and 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002. If additional DTCs: 00638 or 01312 or 01314 are displayed, these must be corrected first Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group numbers 001 and 003

Output on printer VAG 1551	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00529	Wiring open circuit	If additional DTCs: 01312 or 01314 are displayed, these must be corrected first Check wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram, including CAN-Bus wiring
Speed information missing		Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group numbers 003 Check engine control module. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 and 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002.
00532	Battery faulty	Test battery voltage. Refer to 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
Supply voltage	Insufficient system voltage for valves	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 002

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00545	Wiring open or short circuit	If additional DTCs: 01312 or 01314 are displayed, these must be corrected first Check wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram, including CAN-Bus wiring
Engine/transmission electrical connection Open circuit1) Short to Ground1) Open circuit/short to Ground1)	No engine/transmission control module connection The signal for influencing the ignition timing point is not transferred or transferred erroneously between engine and transmission control modules	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; Display group number 005 Check engine control module. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 and 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002. Return system to basic setting. Refer to Basic setting, initiating
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00638	Wiring open or short circuit	If additional DTCs: 01312 or 01314 are displayed, these must be corrected first Check wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram, including CAN-Bus wiring
Engine/transmission electrical connection 2 No signal	No engine/transmission control module connection Throttle position signal not transferred to transmission control module	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; Display group number 005 Check engine control module, replace if necessary. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 and 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002. Return system to basic setting. Refer to Basic setting, initiating

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )		Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00641		Transmission becomes too hot, max. 148 ° C. If ATF temperature is too high, transmission shifts down into next lower gear.	Check ATF level . Refer to 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 005; read ATF temperature
ATF temperature		Trailer load of vehicle too high	Observe proper load capacity. Refer to Owner's Manual
	Signal too large1) No malfunction recognized1)	ATF level not OK Transmission fluid temperature sensor faulty	Replace conductor strip. Refer to Removing and installing conductor strip
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )		Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
00652 Gear monitoring		Electrical/hydraulic malfunction Clutch or valve body faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 004 and establish by driving in gear in which malfunction occurs
Implausible signal
00660		Open circuit in wiring	Check wiring and connections according to wiring diagram
Kick Down Switch -F8-/Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69-		Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69- faulty	If additional DTCs: 01312 or 01314 are displayed, these must be corrected first Perform repairs as described in "Correcting malfunction" 00518 -Throttle Position (TP) Sensor -G69-
	Implausible signal	Kick Down Switch -F8- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 001

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
01192
Torque converter lock-up clutch mechanical malfunction	Torque converter lock-up clutch slipping Valve body faulty Internal failure in transmission	Check torque converter lock-up clutch slip Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 007
01236
Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- Open circuit/short to Ground	Wiring open circuit or short to Ground Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- faulty	Read measured value block. Refer to Measured value block, reading ; display group number 005
01312
CAN-Bus drive faulty1) no communication1)	CAN-Bus wiring/connectors faulty	Check CAN-Bus wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram
1) One of these displays appears in addition to the relevant component.

VAG 1551 print-out (Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table )	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
01314
Engine control module no communication	CAN-Bus wiring/connectors faulty Malfunction in system: Engine	Check CAN-Bus wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram Check engine control module. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE: ALH, MY 1999-2001 and 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE ALH, FROM MY 2002.
01316
ABS control module No communication	CAN-Bus wiring/connectors faulty Malfunction in system: ABS	Check CAN-Bus wiring and connectors according to wiring diagram Check ABS control module. Refer to 01 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD)

Output on printer VAG 1551	Possible cause of malfunction	Correcting malfunction
65535		Replace TCM -J217-. Refer to Electrical/electronic components, location
Control module faulty	Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- faulty	Return system to basic setting. Refer to Basic setting, initiating

NOTE: Do not replace the Transmission Control Module -J217- or return the system to the basic setting. Refer to Electrical/electronic components, location , until the possible cause of any malfunction has been determined and the following types of malfunction have been corrected:

mechanical malfunctions
hydraulic malfunctions
all affected electrical/electronic components and wiring connections