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About Trouble Codes




NOTE:
- The following table lists all malfunctions, with the corresponding 5 digit code numbers, that can be recognized by the Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface -J533- and printed out by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
- If malfunctions do not occur regularly, these are displayed as occurring sporadically ("SP").
- DTC codes appear only on print-out.
- Before replacing components, check the wiring and connections to these components as well as ground connections, according to wiring diagram.
- When repair has been carried out, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory must always be erased and checked again with VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).
- If there is a specific complaint and no malfunctions are recognized after checking Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, carry out "Read measuring value block". Reading