lights AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine On Board Diagnostic Multiport Fuel Injection Workshop Manual
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), 
functions
 
    
Functional testing:  
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) must light up every time the 
ignition is switched on and go out after the engine starts. If a 
malfunction is recognized by the engine control module or the 
transmission control module, this is indicated by the MIL lighting up. If the MIL lights up continuously, there is a malfunction present that 
makes the exhaust gas worse. In this case, the DTC memory for the 
engine control module and/or the transmission control module should 
be checked. If the MIL starts to blink, there is a malfunction that can lead to 
damage of the three way catalytic converter (e.g. combustion misfiring 
with high misfiring rate). In this case, driving should only continue with 
reduced power (until the MIL goes off or lights up continuously) and 
the malfunction should be eliminated as quickly as possible. 
-  Switch ignition on: the MIL must light up. If the MIL does not light up, 
check wiring according to wiring diagram and/or replace lamp. 
-  Start engine and let idle: MIL must go out after a couple seconds. If the 
MIL does not go out after the engine starts, check DTC memory for the 
engine and/or transmission control modules (malfunctions in DTC 
memory). 
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For the function: 
     
02:   Check DTC 
Memory  - Let engine idle, or, crank 
engine with starter for at 
least 5 seconds without 
switching ignition off 
03:   Output 
Diagnostic 
Test Mode  - Switch ignition on
04:   Basic Setting  
- Let engine run or switch 
ignition on 
07:   Code Control 
Module  - Switch ignition on
08:   Read 
Measuring 
Value Block  - Let engine run or switch 
ignition on 
     
-  Switch printer on with PRINT button (indicator 
light in the button lights up). 
     
-  Press button -1- for "rapid data transfer" 
operating mode. 
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Insert address word XX
    
Indicated on display  
Note:  
After inserting address word 00 and pressing -Q- button to confirm input, 
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 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table
 
 
Following are all the possible malfunctions that can be recognized by the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- and 
printed on the VAG 1551 scan tool printer, listed according to code identifier ( SAE and VAG codes). 
 Malfunctions that switch the MIL on never or immediately are set as "sporadic" each time the engine is started. If the 
malfunction occurs again, the "sporadic" status is set again. For malfunctions that only switch the MIL on after two trips 
with malfunction, the "sporadic" status is only erased after an OK diagnosis. 
 If the MIL lights up with engine running, there is a malfunction that makes the exhaust gas worse. If the MIL lights up and 
the engine is running, there must in any case be a malfunction stored in the DTC memory of the engine control module 
and/or of the transmission control module. In this case, the DTC memory of the engine control module and/or the 
transmission control module must be checked. 
 If the MIL starts to blink, there is a malfunction present that can lead to three way catalytic converter damage (e.g. 
combustion misfiring with high misfiring rate). In this case, the trip should be continued with reduced power (until the MIL 
goes out or lights up continuously) and the malfunction should be eliminated as quickly as possible. 
 The malfunction is not stored in the DTC memory immediately and the MIL is not switched on immediately with some 
malfunction types, but only after two successive trips with or without preceding cold start (-10  to 30 C (14  to 86 F) 
and malfunction occurring (malfunction recognition twice).  The MIL switching condition is always specified in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table.
 Combustion misfiring with high misfiring rate is displayed immediately with the MIL blinking, since the three way catalytic 
converters can be damaged. In this case, driving should continue only with reduced power and the malfunction should be 
eliminated as soon as possible. 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0102 / 16486  
Mass or Volume Air Flow 
Circuit Low Input   Harness connector on Mass Air Flow 
(MAF) sensor -G70- loose or corrosion 
because of moisture in the harness 
connector  
  
- Check harness connector for tight fit and 
contact corrosion, if necessary reconnect 
and/or clean 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up immediately   Wiring connection to Mass Air Flow (MAF) 
sensor -G70- faulty or sensor -G70- faulty  
  
- Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -
G70-  page 24
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   
Display groups 000, 001, 
019  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control module 
 page 01
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   erase DTC memory 
and test drive   check DTC memory 
Note:  
The malfunction "P0102 / 16486" is set as soon as the signal voltage drops below 0.5 volts for longer than 0.3 sec (engine 
speed under 2000 RPM). 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0103 / 16487  
Mass or Volume Air Flow 
Circuit High Input   Harness connector on Mass Air Flow 
(MAF) sensor -G70- loose or corroded due 
to dampness in the harness connector  
  
- Check harness connector for tight fit and 
contact corrosion, if necessary retighten 
and/or clean 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up immediately   Wiring connection to Mass Air Flow 
(MAF) sensor -G70- faulty or sensor -G70- 
faulty  
  
- Check Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -
G70-  page 24
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   
Display groups 000, 001, 
019  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control module 
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  erase DTC memory and 
test drive   check DTC memory 
Note:  
The malfunction "P0103 / 16487" is set as soon as the signal voltage rises above 5 volts for longer than 0.5 sec (engine 
speed below 2000 RPM). 
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Output on GST and/or on 
VAG 1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0116 / 16500  
Engine Coolant Temperature 
Circuit Range/Performance 
Problem   Harness connector on Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- loose or 
corroded due to dampness in the harness 
connector  
  
- Check harness connector for tight fit 
and contact corrosion, if necessary 
reconnect and/or clean, installation 
location  page 28
-7 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after 
test drive check DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up immediately   Wiring conection to Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- faulty, 
or sensor -G62- faulty  
  
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) 
sensor -G62-, checking   page 28
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after 
test drive check DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   Display 
groups 000, 001  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control 
module  page 01
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  erase DTC 
memory and test drive   check DTC 
memory 
Notes:  
The malfunction "P0116 / 16500" is set as soon as the coolant temperature lies under 55 C (131 F) after engine start, but 
18 minutes later the temperature has not risen to over 70 C (158 F). 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool 
  Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0117 / 16501  
Engine Coolant 
Temperature Circuit 
Low Input   Harness connector on Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- loose or 
corroded due to dampness in the harness 
connector  
  
- Check harness connector for tight fit and 
contact corrosion, if necessary reconnect 
and/or clean, installation location   page 28
-7 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up 
immediately   Wiring connection to Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- faulty, or 
sensor -G62- faulty  
  
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) 
sensor -G62-, checking   page 28
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive, after test 
drive check DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   
Display groups 000, 
001  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control module 
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   erase DTC memory and 
test drive   check DTC memory 
Notes:  
The malfunction "P0117 / 16501" is set as soon as the signal voltage drops below 0.10 volts for longer than 1 sec when 
ignition is switched on (corresponds to a coolant temperature over 200 C (392 F). 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool 
  Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0118 / 16502  
Engine Coolant 
Temperature Circuit 
High Input   Harness connector on Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- loose or 
corroded due to moisture in the harness 
connector  
  
- Check harness connector for tight fit and 
contact corrosion, if necessary reconnect 
and/or clean, installation location   page 28
-7 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up 
immediately   Wiring connection to Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62- faulty, or 
sensor -G62- faulty  
  
- Check Engine Coolant Temperature 
(ECT) sensor -G62-   page 28
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Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   
Display groups 000, 
001  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control module 
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   erase DTC memory and 
test drive   check DTC memory 
Notes:  
The malfunction "P0118 / 16502" is set as soon as the signal voltage is over 4.98 volts for longer than 1 sec with ignition on 
(corresponds to a coolant temperature below -50 C (-58 F)). 
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Output on GST and/or 
on VAG 1551 scan tool 
  Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0120 / 16504  
Throttle Position Sensor 
A Circuit Malfunction   Harness connector on Throttle Position 
(TP) sensor -G69- loose or corroded due to 
moisture in the harness connector  
  
  - Check harness connector for tight fit and 
contact corrosion, if necessary reconnect 
and/or clean 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up 
immediately   Closed Throttle Position (CTP) switch -
F60- in throttle position sensor does not 
open or is faulty  
  
  - Check and adjust Closed Throttle Position 
(CTP) switch -F60-   page 24
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Note:  
The malfunction P1506 / 
17914 is also stored   Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and check 
DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   
Display group 002  
 Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- 
faulty  
  
- Replace and code engine control module 
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   erase DTC memory and 
test drive   check DTC memory 
Notes:  
The malfunction "P0120 / 16504" is set, with idle switch closed, as soon as a position sensor signal voltage of over 0.72 volts 
is recognized for longer than 2 sec. (corresponds to a throttle opening of more than 7 ). 
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Output on GST and/or on 
VAG 1551 scan tool   Possible malfunction cause  
  
Malfunction repair  
P0121 / 16505  
Throttle Position Sensor A 
Circuit Range/ Performance 
Problem   Harness connector on Throttle Position 
(TP) sensor -G69- loose or corroded due to 
moisture in the harness connector  
  
  - Check harness connector for tight fit 
and contact corrosion, if necessary 
reconnect and/or clean 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
MIL Status:  
MIL lights up immediately   Harness connector on Mass Air Flow 
(MAF) sensor -G70- loose or corroded due to 
moisture in the harness connector  
  
  - Check harness connector for tight fit 
and contact corrosion, if necessary 
reconnect and/or clean 
  
Malfunction cause found: Yes    
No   
  
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and 
check DTC memory again 
For troubleshooting   Display 
group 002  
 Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G69- loose, 
incorrectly adjusted or shaft connection 
eccentric  
  
- Check and adjust throttle position 
sensor -G69-   page 24
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Notes:  
The malfunction "P0121 / 16505" is set at a coolant temperature of over 70 C (158 F),  engine speed between 1500 RPM 
and 3500 RPM for longer than 2 seconds and an engine load over 66% (Mass Air Flow sensor signal) as soon as the sensor 
signal voltage is less than 0.96 volts (corresponds to a throttle opening less than 12 ). 
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