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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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If faulty components are found, also check wiring to the components according to wiring diagram for short and open
circuit.
Before repairing or replacing components, check ground connections for Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- connector
D on terminals 3, 7 and 12 and connector E on terminals 3, 7 and 11 (specified value approx. 0.5 ) and ground points on
the engine for corrosion and damage, check fuel pump relay Repair Group 24.
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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
page 01
-265
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
-265
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
page 01
-265
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
page 01
-265
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
page 01
-265
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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Output on GST and/or
on VAG 1551 scan tool
Possible malfunction cause

Malfunction repair
P0122 / 16506
Throttle Position Sensor
A Circuit Low Input 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
Wiring connection to Throttle Position
(TP) sensor -G69- faulty, or sensor -G69-
faulty

- Check throttle position sensor -G69-
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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
page 01
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erase DTC memory and
test drive check DTC memory
Notes:
The malfunction "P0122 / 16506" is set as soon as the signal voltage is less than 0.1 volts for longer than 2 sec at an engine
speed of over 6000 RPM.
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