AUDI A6 1998 C5 / 2.G ATQ Engine Check DTC Memory And Erase DTC Memory User Guide
Manufacturer: AUDI, Model Year: 1998, Model line: A6, Model: AUDI A6 1998 C5 / 2.GPages: 52, PDF Size: 0.18 MB
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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ge 12 of 52 Check DTC Memor
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y (function 05
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Page 13 of 52

01-24
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0300   16684  
Combustion misfire detected 
1)  
- Check fuel pressure   Page 24
-30
- Test fuel injectors   Page 24
-36
P0301   16685  
Cyl. 1 combustion misfire detected 
1)  
- Check spark plugs and ignition wires with connector
P0302   16686  
Cyl. 2 combustion misfire detected 1)  
- Check ignition coils   Page 28
-7
P0303   16687  
Cyl. 3 combustion misfire detected 
1)  
- Check ignition coils   Page 28
-10
P0304   16688  
Cyl. 4 combustion misfire detected 
1)  
- Check misfire recognition   Page 28
-52
P0305   16689  
Cyl. 5 combustion misfire detected 
1)  
- Fill fuel tank with fuel 
P0306   16690  
Cyl. 6 combustion misfire detected 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 .  
Pa
ge 13 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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Page 14 of 52

01-25
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0321   16705   Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-  
Implausible signal
1)  - Check sender for fuel gauge   Page 28
-19
P0322   16706   Engine Speed (RPM) sensor -G28-  
No signal
1)    
P0327   16711   Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-  
Signal too small  - Check knock sensor   Page 28
-41
P0328   16712   Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61- 
Signal too large    
P0332   16716   Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66- 
Signal too small    
P0333   16717   Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66- 
Signal too large    
P0341   16725   Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor   -G40- 
Implausible signal
1)  
- Check Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor   Page 28
-45
P0346   16730   Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor   -G163- 
 
Implausible signal
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 .  
Pa
ge 14 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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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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ge 15 of 52 Check DTC Memor
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) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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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
ge 16 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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Page 17 of 52

01-28
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0441   16825   Tank ventilation 
system  
Throughput faulty 
1)  - Check Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve, perform 
output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)   Page 01
-56
 
P0442   16826   Tank ventilation 
system  
Small leak 
detected 
1)  - Checking fuel supply and ventilation systems for leaks
P0455   16839   Tank ventilation 
system  
Large leak 
detected 1)   Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 20; Evaporative Emissions 
(EVAP) System Diagnosis using KLI9210 EVAP Tester, test EVAP system.  
P0456   16840   Tank ventilation 
system  
Pinhole leak 
detected 
1)   Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 20; EVAP canister system 
components, servicing; tank leak diagnostic, performing.  
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 .  
Pa
ge 17 of 52 Check DTC Memor
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) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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Page 18 of 52

01-29
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0501   16885   Vehicle speed signal  
Implausible signal
1)  - Check vehicle speed signal   Page 24
-168
P0506   16890   Idle control  
Engine speed below 
specified value 
1)  - Checking throttle valve control module   Page 24
-141
P0507   16891   Idle control  
Engine speed above 
specified value 
1)  - Check hose setup (intake manifold change-over valve and Secondary Air 
Injection -AIR- solenoid valve); check intake system for leaks   Page 24
-64
 
P0560   16944   Voltage supply  
Implausible signal  - Check voltage supply for control module   Page 28
-30
P0562   16946   Voltage supply  
Voltage too low    
  
P0563   16947   Voltage supply  
Voltage too high    
  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 .  
Pa
ge 18 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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Page 19 of 52

01-30
 
DTC  
DTC text  
Corrective action  
SAE  
VAG  
  
  
P0571   16955   Brake light switch -F-  
Implausible signal  - Check brake light switch and brake pedal switch   Page 24
-178
P0601   16985  
Control module faulty
1)  
- replacing Engine Control Module (ECM)   Page 24
-21
P0604   16988  
Control module faulty
1)  
  
P0605   16989  
Control module faulty1)  
  
P1102   17510   Bank 1, sensor 1, heating circuit  
Short circuit to B+
1)  - Check oxygen sensor heating   Page 24
-116
P1105   17513   Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit  
Short circuit to B+
1)    
P1107   17515   Bank 2, sensor 1, heating circuit  
Short circuit to B+1)    
  
P1110   17518   Bank 2, sensor 2, heating circuit  
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 .  
Pa
ge 19 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
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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 .  
Pa
ge 20 of 52 Check DTC Memor
y (function 02
) and Erase DTC Memor
y (function 05
)
11/23/2002 htt
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