SAE P0 Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table: SAE P0 Codes

NOTE:
- The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table is organized according to SAE and VAG diagnostic trouble codes.
- Electronic accelerator "E-Gas" relevant malfunctions are indicated additionally by the electronic accelerator warning lamp ("EPC warning lamp") in the instrument cluster.
- Explanation of the malfunction types (e.g. "open circuit/short circuit to Ground"):
See scan tool operating instructions
- If components are indicated as faulty: First check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system Ground (GND) connections according to the wiring diagram. This is particularly relevant if malfunctions are output as "sporadic malfunctions" (SP).
- Erase DTC memory after fixing malfunction and generate readiness code again.

Example of VAG1551 display (printout):
P0113 16497 035
Intake Air Temp. Circ
High Input
Sporadic malfunction

Explanation:
- P0113 = Additional DTC
- 16497 = DTC
- 035 = malfunction type as a number
- Intake Air Temp. Circ = faulty current path or incorrect location
- High Input = malfunction type as text
- Sporadic malfunctions = malfunctions that are not always present (e.g. loose connection)