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
• Difference between target
pressure vs. actual pressure:
> 1.50 mPa
or
• < -1.50 mPa
P2294
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit
• Signal voltage 1.40 - 3.20 V
or
• Signal pattern incorrect
P2295
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 1.40 - 3.20 V
P2296
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit High
Signal voltage > 3.20 V
DTC Chart
DTC
Ignition System
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2300
Ignition Coil A Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2301
Ignition Coil A Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2303
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2304
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2306
Ignition Coil C Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2307
Ignition Coil C Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2309
Ignition Coil D Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2310
Ignition Coil D Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
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Additional Emissions Regulations
DTC
Error Message
P240A
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit/Open
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P240B
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 2.74 - 3.26 V
P240C
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit High
Signal current > 2.2 - 4.0 A
P2400
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Control
Circuit/Open
Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
P2401
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Control
Circuit Low
Signal voltage > 2.15 - 3.25 V
P2402
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 3 A
P2403
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Sense
Circuit/Open
Low signal voltage > 0.5 Sec.
P2404
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Sense
Circuit Range/Performance
• High signal voltage > 12 Sec.
• Number of checks = 30
P2407
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Pump Sense
Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
• Fluctuation of EVAP pump
current during reference
measurement engine off >
2mA
• Or drop of EVAP pump current
during pump phase of 3 sec >
6mA
• Fluctuation of EVAP pump
current during reference
measurement engine on >
2mA
• Or drop of EVAP pump current
during pump phase of 3 sec >
6mA
P2414
O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample
Error Bank 1, Sensor 1
Threshold 1
• Signal voltage 3.1 - 4.81 V
Threshold 2
• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.2 V
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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2431
econdary Air Injection Sensor
Performance
Difference between SAI
pressure sensor and ambient
pressure NOT -60.0 to 60.0 hPa
P2432
Secondary Air Injection
Sensor Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 0.40 V
P2433
Secondary Air Injection
Sensor Circuit High
Signal voltage > 4.65 V
P2440
AIR System Switching Valve
Stuck Open Bank 1
SAI pressure sensor vs modeled
while SAI valve is closed <
71.1%
P2450
Evaporative Emission System
Switching Valve Performance/
Stuck Open
• Engine off EVAP pump current
difference between reference
measurement to idle < 3mA
• Engine on EVAP pump current
difference between reference
measurement to idle >3mA
P2564
Turbocharger Boost Control
Position Sensor “A” Circuit
Low
< 0.05 V
P2565
Turbocharger Boost Control
Position Sensor “A” Circuit
High
> 4.90 V
P2626
O2 Sensor Pumping Current
Trim Circuit/Open Bank 1,
Sensor 1
O2S signal front > 4.81 V
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC Chart
Engine Code – CBTA, CBUA 2.5L
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P000A
Intake Camshaft Position Slow • Difference between target and
Response Bank 1
actual > 8° CRK for > 1.8 to
2.5 Sec.
• Adjustment angle < 3° CRK
rotation
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position
Actuator Circuit Open Bank 1
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0011
Intake Camshaft Position
Timing - Over-Advanced Bank
1
• Difference between target and
actual > 8 to 12° CRK rotation
for 1.8 to 2.5 Sec.
• Adjustment angle < 3° CRK
rotation
P0016
Camshaft Position Sensor
Angular Offset Check
Permissible deviation < -13.49
or >13.49 CRK deg.
P0030
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Bank 1 Sensor 1
• O2S signal rear not oscillating
at reference < 598 mV and
enrichment after stuck lean
20%
• Heater voltage 4.70 to 5.40 V
P0031
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low Bank 1 Sensor 1
• O2S signal rear not oscillating
at reference < 598 mV and
enrichment after stuck lean
20%
• Heater voltage 0.0 to 3.26 V
P0032
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
High Bank 1 Sensor 1
Heater current > 5.50 A
P0036
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Bank 1 Sensor 2
Heater voltage 2.34 to 3.59 V
P0037
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
Heater voltage < 2.34 V
P0038
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
Heater voltage > 3.59 V or
heater current 2.70 to 5.50 A
P0042
O2 Sensor Heater Control
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3
(CBUA only)
Heater voltage 2.34 to 3.59 V
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
DTC Chart
DTC
P0043
O2 Sensor Heater Control
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 Low
(CBUA only)
Heater voltage < 2.34 V
P0044
O2 Sensor Heater Control
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 High
(CBUA only)
Heater voltage > 3.59 V
P0070
Ambient Air Temperature
Ambient air temp < -50° C
P0071
Ambient Air Temperature
Sensor Range/Performance
Difference of ECT vs. IAT or IAT
vs. AAT at start > 25 K (kelvin)
or AAT vs. ECT at start < 25 K
P0072
Ambient Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Low
Ambient air temp > 87° C
P0106
Manifold Absolute Pressure/
Barometric Pressure Circuit
Range/Performance
• Difference manifold pressure
- lower threshold model < 0.
Model range 45 to 845 hPa
• Difference manifold pressure
- upper threshold model > 0.
Model range 640 - 1055
• Difference altitude sensor
signal vs. manifold pressure
signal at engine start > 60 hPa
P0107
Manifold Absolute Pressure/
Barometric Pressure Circuit
Low Input
Signal voltage < 0.20 V
P0108
Manifold Absolute Pressure/
Barometric Pressure Circuit
High Input
Signal voltage > 4.86 V
P0111
Intake Air Temperature Sensor • Difference of ECT vs. IAT or
1 Circuit Range/Performance
IAT vs. AAT at start > 25 K
(kelvin) or AAT vs. ECT at start
< 25 K
P0112
Intake Air Temperature Sensor IAT > 130.0 °C
1 Circuit Low Input
P0113
Intake Air Temperature Sensor IAT < -46 °C
1 Circuit High Input
P0116
Engine Coolant Temperature
Circuit Range/Performance
• No change on signal 2° K
• ECT signal stuck in range
75 - 105° C and no change in
signal 2° K
P0117
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
Engine coolant temperature
> 140° C
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0118
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
Engine coolant temperature
< -40° C
P0121
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor A Circuit Range/
Performance
• TPS 1 - TPS 2 > 5.10 to 6.30%
• TPS 1 calc. value > 9.00%
P0122
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor A Circuit Low Input
Signal voltage < 0.20 V
P0123
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
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MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-26
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