Related Tests, Information and Procedures

NOTE:
- The DTC overview is listed according to SAE or VAG code.
- Electronic accelerator "EPC" relevant malfunctions are indicated additionally by the electronic accelerator warning lamp ("EPC warning lamp") in instrument cluster.
- Explanation of the malfunctions types (e.g. "open circuit/short circuit to Ground"):
- If components are indicated as faulty: First check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system Ground connections according to wiring diagram. This is particularly relevant if malfunctions are output as "occurring sporadically" (SP).
- Erase DTC memory after correcting malfunctions.


VAG 1551 print out, e.g.:
16497 P0113 035
Intake air temperature sensor -G42-
Signal too large
Sporadic malfunction

Explanation:
- 16497 = DTC
- P0113 = Additional DTC according to SAE
- 035 = Fault type as a number
- Intake air temperature sensor -G42- = Faulty current path or incorrect location
- Signal too large = Fault type as text
- Sporadic malfunction = Faults that are not always present e.g. loose contact

Explanation of SAE DTCs:

System type:
- Pxxxx = Drive train DTC

Standard code:
- P0xxx = DTCs defined according to SAE with specified DTC texts
- P1xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant DTCs provided by manufacturer
- P2xxx = DTCs defined according to SAE with specified DTC texts from model year 2000
- P3xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant DTCs provided by manufacturer from model year 2000

System group:
- Px0xx = Fuel-, air ratio and additional exhaust gas regulation
- Px1xx = Fuel and air ratio
- Px2xx = Fuel and air ratio
- Px3xx = Ignition system
- Px4xx = Additional exhaust gas regulation
- Px5xx = Speed and idling speed regulation
- Px6xx = Control module and output signals
- Px7xx = Transmission
- Px8xx = Transmission
- Px9xx = Control modules and in- and output signals