catalytic converter AUDI A8 1999 D2 / 1.G ATQ Engine Check DTC Memory And Erase DTC Memory Workshop Manual
Page 9 of 52
01-20
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0130   16514   Bank 1, sensor 1  
Electrical malfunction in 
circuit 
1)  - Testing Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC)   Page 24
-76
 
P0131   16515   Bank 1, sensor 1  
Voltage too low 
1)    
P0132   16516   Bank 1, sensor 1  
Voltage too high 1)    
P0133   16517   Bank1, Sensor 1  
Signal too slow 
1)    
P0134   16518   Bank 1, sensor 1  
No activity 
1)    
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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Page 10 of 52
01-21
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0136   16520   Bank1, Sensor 2  
Electrical malfunction in 
circuit 
1)  - Testing Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC)   Page 24
-97
 
P0137   16521   Bank1, Sensor 2  
Voltage too low 
1)    
P0138   16522   Bank1, Sensor 2  
Voltage too high 1)    
P0139   16523   Bank1, Sensor 2  
Signal too slow 
1)    
P0140   16524   Bank1, Sensor 2  
No activity 
1)    
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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Page 11 of 52
01-22
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0150   16534   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Electrical malfunction in 
circuit 
1)  - Testing Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control before Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC)   Page 24
-76
 
P0151   16535   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Voltage too low 
1)    
P0152   16536   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Voltage too high 1)    
P0153   16537   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Signal too slow 
1)    
P0154   16538   Bank 2, sensor 1  
No activity 
1)    
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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Page 12 of 52
01-23
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0156   16540   Bank 2, sensor 2  
Electrical malfunction in 
circuit 
1)  - Testing Oxygen Sensor (O2S) and oxygen sensor control behind Three Way 
Catalytic Converter (TWC)   Page 24
-97
 
P0157   16541   Bank 2, sensor 2  
Voltage too low 
1)    
P0158   16542   Bank 2, sensor 2  
Voltage too high 1)    
P0159   16543   Bank 2, sensor 2  
Signal too slow 
1)    
P0160   16544   Bank 2, sensor 2  
No activity 
1)    
P0219   16603   Maximum engine speed 
exceeded  - Repair mechanical damage 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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Page 15 of 52
01-26
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0420   16804   Catalytic converter 
system, bank 1,  
Not effective enough 
1)  
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; Exhaust system 
components, removing and installing  - Generate readiness code   Page 01
-82
 . If the same malfunction is indicated 
again, replace primary catalytic converter, bank 1. 
P0421   16805   Primary catalytic 
converter, bank 1,  
Not effective enough 
1)  
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; Exhaust system 
components, removing and installing  - Generate readiness code   Page 01
-82
 . If the same malfunction is indicated 
again, replace primary catalytic converter, bank 1. 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
Important note:  
The primary catalytic converters are located between the oxygen sensors of the appropriate cylinder bank. They are not 
immediately visible after vehicle is raised; they are the two, slightly smaller catalytic converters located closer to the engine. 
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Page 16 of 52
01-27
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0430   16814   Catalytic converter 
system, bank 2,  
Not effective enough 
1)  
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; Exhaust system 
components, removing and installing  - Generate readiness code   Page 01
-82
 . If the same malfunction is indicated 
again, replace primary catalytic converter, bank 2. 
P0431   16815   Primary catalytic 
converter, bank 2,  
Not effective enough 
1)  
 Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; Exhaust system 
components, removing and installing  - Generate readiness code   Page 01
-82
 . If the same malfunction is indicated 
again, replace primary catalytic converter, bank 2. 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
Important note:  
The primary catalytic converters are located between the oxygen sensors of the appropriate cylinder bank. They are not 
immediately visible after vehicle is raised; they are the two, slightly smaller catalytic converters located closer to the engine. 
Pa
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Page 20 of 52
01-31
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P1111   17519   Oxygen sensor 
control, bank 1  
System too lean  - Check oxygen sensor control before catalytic converter   Page 24
-76
P1112   17520   Oxygen sensor 
control, bank 1  
System too rich    
P1113   17521   Bank 1, sensor 1  
Internal resistance too 
large 
1)  - Next check signal wires for contact resistance => page   Page 24
-90
 ; if there 
are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor 
P1114   17522   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Internal resistance too 
large 
1)  - Next check signal wires for contact resistance => page   Page 24
-112
 ; if there 
are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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Page 23 of 52
01-33
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P1127   17535   Bank 1, mixture 
adaptation (mult.)  
System too rich 
1)  - Road test vehicle (fuel in oil). 
- Check fuel system pressure   Page 24
-30
P1128   17536   Bank 1, mixture 
adaptation (mult.)  
System too lean 
1)  - Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor   Page 24
-56
- Check intake system for proper seal   Page 24
-64
P1129   17537   Bank 2, mixture 
adaptation (mult.)  
System too rich 
1)  - Check oxygen sensor before catalytic converter   Page 24
-76
P1130   17538   Bank 2, mixture 
adaptation (mult.)  
System too lean 
1)  - Check oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter   Page 24
-97
- Check fuel injectors   Page 24
-36
 
P1131   17539   Bank 2, sensor 1  
Internal resistance too 
large 
1)  - Next check signal wires for contact resistance => page   Page 24
-91
 ; if there 
are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
Note:  
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Page 25 of 52
01-34
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P1136   17544   Bank 1, mixture 
adaptation (add.)  
System too lean 
1)  - Road test vehicle (fuel in oil).
- Check fuel system pressure   Page 24
-30
P1137   17545   Bank 1, mixture 
adaptation (add.)  
System too rich 
1)  - Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor   Page 24
-56
- Check oxygen sensor before catalytic converter   Page 24
-76
P1138   17546   Bank 2, mixture 
adaptation (add.)  
System too lean 
1)  - Check oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter   Page 24
-97
P1139   17547   Bank 2, mixture 
adaptation (add.)  
System too rich 
1)  - Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve   Page 
24
-128
 
P1140   17548   Bank 2, sensor 2  
Internal resistance too 
large 
1)  - Next check signal wires for contact resistance => page   Page 24
-114
 ; if 
there are no contact resistances: Replace oxygen sensor 
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
Note:  
add = additive, means that malfunction is only valid at closed throttle (idle). 
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Page 28 of 52
01-37
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P1176   17584   Bank 1, oxygen sensor correction behind 
catalytic converter  
Control limit reached 
1)  - Check oxygen sensor aging of oxygen sensor before 
catalytic converter  
 Page 24
-93
 
P1177   17585   Bank 2, oxygen sensor correction behind 
catalytic converter  
Control limit reached 
1)  - Check oxygen sensor and oxygen sensor control behind 
catalytic converter  
 Page 24
-97
 
P1213   17621   Cylinder 1 fuel injector -N30-  
Short circuit to B+
1)  - Check fuel injectors   Page 24
-36
P1214   17622   Cylinder 2 fuel injector -N31-  
Short circuit to B+
1)    
P1215   17623   Cylinder 3 fuel injector -N32-  
Short circuit to B+1)    
P1216   17624   Cylinder 4 fuel injector -N33-  
Short circuit to B+1)    
P1217   17625   Cylinder 5 fuel injector -N83-  
Short circuit to B+1)    
P1218   17626   Cylinder 6 fuel injector -N84-  
Short circuit to B+1)    
1) For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized 
again after another engine start. Meaning of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)   Page 01
-3 .  
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