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01-75
Engine Control Module
(ECM) -J192- faulty
- Replace and code engine control module page 01
-265
erase DTC
memory and test drive check DTC memory
Note:
The malfunction "P0337 / 16721" is set at an engine speed between 25 RPM and 400 RPM as soon as no crankshaft sensor
signal is recognized for longer than 3 sec.
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0422 / 16806
Main Catalyst Efficiency
Below Threshold (Bank 1) Are other malfunctions stored in the DTC
memory?
No
Yes
- First correct these malfunctions
according to Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) table.
MIL Status:
MIL lights up after 2 Trips Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
Bank 1 Three Way Catalytic Converter
(TWC) chemically or thermally aged or
mechanically destroyed
- Replace Three Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) Bank 1
For troubleshooting
Display groups 035, 036,
044
Malfunction cause found: Yes
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
Note:
With the help of the Oxygen Sensor Probe in front of and behind the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), the rate of
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) deterioration is determined using the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) oxygen
storage capability.
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) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
(MFI
)
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0432 / 16816
Main Catalyst Efficiency
Below Threshold (Bank 2) Are other malfunctions stored in the DTC
memory?
No
Yes
- First repair these malfunctions
according to Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) table.
MIL Status:
MIL lights up after 2 Trips Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
Bank 2 Three Way Catalytic Converter
(TWC) chemically or thermally aged or
mechanically destroyed
- Replace Bank 2 Three Way
Catalytic Converter (TWC)
For troubleshooting
Display groups 035, 036,
044
Malfunction cause found: Yes
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
Note:
With the help of the Oxygen Sensor Probe in front of and behind the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), the rate of
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) deterioration is determined using the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) oxygen
storage capability.
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ge 108 of 366 On Board Dia
gnostic
(OBD
) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
(MFI
)
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Page 109 of 366
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0440 / 16824
Evaporative Emission
Control System Malfunction Evaporative emissions system hoses
kinked or pinched
- Check hoses for correct fit
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
MIL Status:
MIL lights up after 2 Trips Leak in the EVAP system between
Intake manifold and EVAP canister
purge regulator valve -N80- or
EVAP canister purge regulator valve -
N80- and sensor for EVAP canister -
G172- or
Sensor for EVAP canister -G172- and
EVAP canister
- Check EVAP system for leaks
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
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) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
(MFI
)
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EVAP canister purge regulator
valve -N80- sticks mechanically
- Check solenoid valve for Evaporative
Emission (EVAP) canister purge -N80- page 24
-58
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
Continued next page
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and after test
drive, check DTC memory again
For troubleshooting
Display group 030
Sensor for EVAP canister -G172-
(differential pressure sensor) faulty
- Check Sensor for EVAP canister -G172-
(differential pressure sensor) page 24
-61
Malfunction cause found: Yes
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and after test
drive, check DTC memory again
Note:
With the help of the Sensor for EVAP canister -G172- (differential pressure sensor)the pressure is measured between the
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister and solenoid valve for Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge -N80- with
valve closed and open. If the difference in the two pressures is less than 4 mbar to 23 mbar (depending on air pressure),
the malfunction is set.
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) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
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)
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0452 / 16836
Evaporative Emission
Control System Pressure
Sensor Low Input Harness connector on sensor for EVAP
canister -G172- (differential pressure sensor)
loose or corroded due to moisture in the
harness connector
- Check harness connector for tight fit
and contact corrosion, if necessary
reconnect and/or clean
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
MIL Status:
MIL lights up immediately Wiring connection to sensor for EVAP
canister -G172- (differential pressure sensor)
faulty, or sensor -G172- faulty
- Check sensor for EVAP canister -
G172- (differential pressure sensor)
page 24
-61
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
For troubleshooting
Display group 030
Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- faulty
- Replace and code engine control
module page 01
-265
erase DTC
memory and test drive check DTC
memory
Note:
The malfunction "P0542 / 16836" is set as soon after engine start as the differential pressure sensor signal is less than 0.1 V
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) - Multi
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jection
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)
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0453 / 16837
Evaporative Emission
Control System Pressure
Sensor High Input Harness connector on sensor for EVAP
canister -G172- (differential pressure sensor)
loose or corroded due to moisture in the
harness connector
- Check harness connector for tight fit
and contact corrosion, if necessary
reconnect and/or clean
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
MIL Status:
MIL lights up immediately Wiring connection to sensor for EVAP
canister -G172- (differential pressure sensor)
faulty, or sensor -G172- faulty
- Check sensor for EVAP canister -
G172- (differential pressure sensor)
page 24
-61
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
For troubleshooting
Display group 030
Engine Control Module (ECM) -J192- faulty
- Replace and code engine control
module page 01
-265
erase DTC
memory and test drive check DTC
memory
Note:
The malfunction "P0453 / 16837" is set as soon after engine start as the differential pressure sensor signal is greater than 5.0
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) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
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)
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Output on GST and/or on
VAG 1551 scan tool Possible malfunction cause
Malfunction repair
P0461 / 16845
Fuel Lever Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance Wiring connection between Engine Control
Module (ECM) -J192- and instrument panel
insert faulty
- Check fuel level signal page 24
-
107
Malfunction cause found: Yes
No
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
MIL Status:
Malfunction not displayed by
MIL Malfunction on instrument cluster or fuel
level sensor
Repair Manual, Electrical
Equipment - Check instrument cluster
For troubleshooting Display
group 027
Malfunction cause found: Yes
- Erase DTC memory, test drive and
after test drive, check DTC memory
again
Note:
The malfunction "P0461 / 16845" is set with ignition on as soon as a voltage signal over 10.8 V is recognized for longer than
15 sec.
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) - Multi
port Fuel In
jection
(MFI
)
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