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Engine Controls - Tests W/codes: Overview Volkswagen Passat B4

TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

DTC (2) Blink CodeSystem/ Affected CircuitPossible Cause/Repair
00281 (1231)Vehicle Speed SensorOpen Circuit (No Signal From Speedometer)
00513 (2111)Engine Speed SensorOpen Circuit Or Loose Or Faulty Sensor
00515 (2113)Hall Effect SensorOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00518 (2212)Throttle Valve PotentiometerOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00522 (2312)Engine Coolant Temp. SensorOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00524 (2142)Knock Sensor IOpen Circuit Or Short Circuit To Battery Voltage
00525 (2342)Oxygen SensorOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00527 (2412)Intake Air Temp. SensorOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00532 (2234)Supply VoltageBattery Voltage Less Than 10.0Volts Or More Than 16.0 Volts
00533 (2231)Idle (IAC Valve) RegulationIntake System Leaks Or IAC Valve Stuck Or Dirty
00535 (2141)Knock Sensor (Primary)Defective Knock Sensor In ECM (Replace ECM)
00537 (2341)Oxygen Sensor Regulation(3) Control Limit Exceeded Or Not Reached
00540 (2144)Knock Sensor IIOpen/Short Circuit (No Signal to ECM)
00543 (2214)Maximum RPM ExceededRPM Signal Interference; Engine RPM Exceeded Cut-Off Point
00545 (2314)Engine/Trans. SignalShort Circuit To Ground
00549 (2243)Fuel Consumption SignalShort Circuit To Battery Voltage
00553 (2324)Mass Airflow SensorShort Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
00561 (2413)Fuel Mixture Adaptation(4) Control Limit Exceeded Or Not Reached
00585 (2411)EGR Temperature SensorShort Circuit To Ground Or Faulty Sensor
00586 (----)EGR ControlEGR Valve Sticking Open
00609 (----)Ignition InputShort Circuit To Battery Voltage
00624 (----)A/C Compressor SignalA/C System Malfunction Or Faulty Wiring
00640 (3434)Oxygen Sensor RelayOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01025 (----)Malfunction Indicator LightOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01242 (4332)ECM Output StageFaulty Circuit To Output Check Controlled Components
01247 (4343)EVAP Frequency SolenoidOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01249 (4411)Injector No. 1Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01250 (4412)Injector No. 2Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01251 (4413)Injector No. 3Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01252 (4414)Injector No. 4Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01253 (4415)Injector No. 5Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01254 (4422)Injector No. 6Open/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01257 (4431)Idle Air Control (IAC) ValveOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
01259 (4433)Fuel Pump RelayOpen Circuit Or Short Circuit To Battery Voltage
01265 (4312)EGR Frequency (Two-Way) ValveOpen/Short Circuit To Ground Or Battery Voltage
65535 (1111)ECMReplace Faulty ECM
(1) For testing information, see J - PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS article. (2) Blink code is 4-digit malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light code. (3) Check intake and exhaust systems for leaks. Check for too low or too high a fuel pressure. Also check for malfunctioning fuel injectors or engine misfire. (4) Check intake and exhaust systems for leaks. Check for mass airflow sensor hot wire not burning off cleanly. Check for faulty oxygen sensor control and for EVAP frequency solenoid sticking open. Also check for malfunctioning fuel injectors or engine misfire.
(1)For testing information, see J - PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS article.
(2)Blink code is 4-digit malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light code.
(3)Check intake and exhaust systems for leaks. Check for too low or too high a fuel pressure. Also check for malfunctioning fuel injectors or engine misfire.
(4)Check intake and exhaust systems for leaks. Check for mass airflow sensor hot wire not burning off cleanly. Check for faulty oxygen sensor control and for EVAP frequency solenoid sticking open. Also check for malfunctioning fuel injectors or engine misfire.

TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION (1)

See also:
PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS