SAE P0 Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table: SAE P0 and VAG codes

DTCs P0036 to P0688, VAG 16420 to 17072


NOTE:
- The DTC overview is listed according to SAE or VAG code.
- Electronic accelerator (EPC) relevant malfunctions are indicated additionally by the Electronic Power Control (EPC) warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
- Explanation of malfunction types (e.g. open circuit/short circuit to Ground) Scan tool operating instructions
- If components are indicated as malfunctioning: first check the wiring and connectors to these components as well as the system Ground connections according to wiring diagram. This is particularly relevant if malfunctions are output as "occurring sporadically" (SP).
- Erase Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory after repairing malfunction and generate readiness code again.
Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes


VAG 1551 print out, e.g.:
- P0113 16497 035
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42-
- Signal too large
- Sporadic malfunction

Additional notes:
- P0113 SAE DTC
- 16497 VAG DTC
- 035 = Malfunction type as a number
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor -G42- = Malfunction in wiring or incorrect location
- Signal too high = Malfunction type as text
- Sporadic malfunctions = Malfunctions that are not always present e.g. loose terminal


Explanation of SAE DTCs:

System type:
- Pxxxx = Drive train DTC

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

System group:
- Px0xx = Fuel-, air ratio and additional emission regulations
- Px1xx = Fuel- and air ratio
- Px2xx = Fuel- and air ratio
- 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 and in- and output signals