NHTSA ID Number: 10122253
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Beetl
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Beetle/Beetle Convertible Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers multiple -Engine Code -Fuel and Air Mixture -Ignition System -Additional Exhaust Regulation -Speed and Idle Control -Control Module and Output Signals -Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module -Additional Emissions Regulations
P0264
Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low
P0265
Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0267
Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low
P0268
Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0270
Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low
P0271
Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0299
Turbocharger Underboost
Difference of set boost pressure
vs. actual boost pressure value
> 150 hPa
P2008
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Open
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P2009
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Low
Signal voltage 0 - 3.26 V
P2010
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit High
Signal current > 2.20 A
P2014
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit
Signal voltage > 4.75 V
P2015
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
• Deviation runner flap target
position vs actual position
> 25%
• Actual position 0 to 100%
P2016
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 0.25 V
P2088
A Camshaft Position Actuator
Control Circuit Low
Signal voltage 0 - 3.25 V
P2089
A Camshaft Position Actuator
Control Circuit High
Signal current > 2.2 A
P2096
Post Catalyst Fuel Trim
System Too Lean
Deviation lambda control < -0.03
P2097
Post Catalyst Fuel Trim
System Too Rich
Integral part of lambda control
> 0.03%
P3081
Engine Temperature Too Low
Cooling system temperature
< 74°C - 84° C after AAT check
P334A
Charge Pressure Actuator
Electrical Error
> 9.3 . . . 15.0 A
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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
Signal current < 2.1 A
Signal current < 2.1 A
Low side signal current < 2.1 A
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0300
Random Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
P0301
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
P0302
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
P0303
Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
P0321
Engine Speed Input Circuit
Performance
• Comparison of counted teeth
vs reference = incorrect
• Monitoring reference gap
failure
P0322
Engine Speed Input Circuit No
Signal
• Camshaft signal > 3
• Engine speed no signal
P0324
Knock Control System Error
• Signal fault counter
(combustion) > 24
or
• Signal fault counter
(measuring window) > 2.00
P0327
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low
• Lower threshold < 70 V
or for signal range check
• Lower threshold < 0 - 1.60 V
P0328
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High
• Upper threshold > 1.00 V
or for signal range check
• > 15 - 115.87 V
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DTC Chart
Ignition System
DTC
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0340
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit
Cam adaption values out of
range
• > 20 °KW
• < -20 °KW
• Difference of adapted and
actual values > 9 °KW
P0341
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Performance
• Signal pattern incorrect
• Defect counter 12
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Low
• Signal voltage low
• Crankshaft signals = 8
P0343
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit High
• Signal voltage high
• Crankshaft signals = 8
P0351
Ignition Coil A Primary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0352
Ignition Coil B Primary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0353
Ignition Coil C Primary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0354
Ignition Coil D Primary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
Additional Exhaust Regulation
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0410
AIR System
Deviation SAI pressure sensor
> 5.0 kPa
P0413
AIR System Switching Valve
“A” Circuit Open
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0414
AIR System Switching Valve
“A” Circuit Shorted
• Signal voltage 0 to 3.25 V
or
• Signal current > 2.20 A
P0418
AIR System Control “A” Circuit Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold
Front
• Oxygen storage capacity
(OSC) vs OSC of borderline
catalyst < 1.00
• Front catalyst < 1.50
• Main catalyst < 1.00
Main
• Oxygen storage capacity
(OSC) vs OSC of borderline
catalyst < 0.40
• Front catalyst< .90
• While value for front catalyst
< 2.00
P043E
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Reference
Orifice Low Flow
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine off > 40 mA
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine on < 40 mA
P043F
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Reference
Orifice High Flow
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine off > 15mA
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine on > 15mA
P0441
Evaporative Emission System
Incorrect Purge Flow
Deviation < 8% lambda
controller and 35% idle
controller
P0442
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected Small Leak
Time for pressure drop < 1.6 1.8 Sec.
P0444
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Open
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0447
Evaporative Emission System
Vent Control Circuit Open
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0448
Evaporative Emission System • Short to B+ - Signal current
Vent Control Circuit Shorted to
> 2.2 - 4.0 A
B+ or ground
• Short to Ground - Signal
voltage < 2.74 - 3.26 V
P0455
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected Gross Leak/
No Flow
DTC Chart
DTC
Time for pressure drop
< 1 Sec.
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0456
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected Very Small
Leak
Time for pressure drop, < 4.5 6.0 Sec.
P0458
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Low
Signal voltage 0 - 3.26 V
P0459
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
High
Signal current > 2.2 A
P0491
Secondary Air System
Insufficient Flow
SAI pressure sensor vs modeled
pressure < 60 to 75%
Speed and Idle Control
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P050A
Cold Start Idle Air Control
System Performance
Out of range low:
• Engine speed deviation
< -80 RPM
Out of range high:
• Engine speed deviation
> 80 RPM
P050B
Cold Start Ignition Timing
Performance
Difference between commanded
spark timing vs. actual value
> 0.25%
P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/
Performance
VSS signal < 6 km/h
P0503
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Intermittent/Erratic/High
Vehicle speed > 290 km/h
P0506
Idle Air Control System RPM
Lower Than Expected
Integrated engine speed
deviation > 2000 RPM OR
engine speed deviation > 80
RPM
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM
Higher Than Expected
Idle speed Deviation < -80 RPM
P052A
Cold Start Camshaft Position
Timing Over-Advanced
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
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MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-26
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