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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table: SAE P0 Codes

NOTE:
- The malfunction code overview is listed according to SAE or V.A.G code.
- Electronic accelerator "EPC" relevant malfunctions are indicated additionally by the electronic accelerator warning lamp ("EPC warning lamp") in instrument cluster.
- Explanation of the malfunction types (e.g. "open circuit/short circuit to Ground (GND)").
- If components are indicated as malfunctioning: First check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system Ground (GND) connections according to wiring diagram. This is particularly relevant if malfunctions are output as "occurring sporadically" (SP).
- Erase DTC Memory after repairing malfunction. With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

NOTE: V.A.G1551 print out, e.g.:
- 16497 P0113 035Intake air temperature sensor -G42
- Signal too large
- Sporadic malfunction

Explanation:
- 16497 = Malfunction code
- P0113 = Additional malfunction code (only for USA at present and disregard)
- 035 = Malfunction type as a number
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42 = Malfunctioning current path or incorrect location
- Signal too large = Malfunction type as text
- Sporadic malfunctions = Malfunctions that are not always present e.g. loose contact

Explanation of SAE malfunction codes:

System type:
- Pxxxx = Drive train malfunction code

Standard code:
- P0xxx = Malfunction codes defined according to SAE with specified malfunction texts
- P1xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant malfunction codes provided by manufacturer
- P2xxx = Malfunction codes defined according to SAE with specified malfunction texts from model year 2000
- P3xxx = Additional exhaust-relevant malfunction codes provided by manufacturer from model year 2000

System group:
- Px1xx = Fuel and air metering and additional exhaust gas regulation
- Px1xx = Fuel and air metering
- Px1xx = Fuel and air metering
- Px3xx = Ignition system
- Px4xx = Additional exhaust gas regulation
- Px5xx = Speed and idling speed regulation
- Px6xx = Control module and output signals
- Px7xx = Transmission
- Px8xx = Transmission
- Px9xx = Control modules, input and output signals