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
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
Difference between target and
actual position > 6 CRK °
P053F
Cold Start Fuel Pressure
Performance
• Difference between target
pressure vs actual pressure:
> 1.50 MPa
or
• < -1.50 MPa
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Control Module and Output Signals
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
DTC Chart
DTC
P0606
ECM Processor Fault
ECM internal check failure or
BARO failure (located in the
ECM).
P062B
Internal Control Module Fuel
Injector Control Performance
Internal logic failure
P0634
ECM Internal Temperature Too Power stage temperature
High
> 150 °C
P0638
Throttle Actuator Control
Range/Performance
• Time to close to reference
point > 0.6 Sec.
and
• Reference point, 2.88%
• TPS 1 signal 0.40 - 0.60 V
• TPS 2 signal 4.20 - 4.60 V
• TPS 1 and TPS 2 4.82 - 5.18 V
P0641
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0651
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0657
Actuator Supply Voltage
Circuit Open
Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
P0658
Actuator Supply Voltage
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
P0659
Actuator Supply Voltage
Circuit High
Signal current > 1.1 A
P0697
Sensor Reference Voltage
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
U0001
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
CAN message, no feedback
U0002
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
Performance
Global Time Out failure
U0101
Lost Communication with TCM Time Out failure. No message
received by ECM
U0121
Lost Communication With
Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Control Module
CAN communication with ABS
Time Out - no message
U0146
Lost Communication With
Gateway A
CAN communication with
gateway Time Out - no message
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
U0155
Lost Communication With
Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC) Control Module
No CAN messages received
U0302
Software Incompatibility with
Transmission Control Module
AT vehicle ECM coded as MT
vehicle
U0402
Invalid Data Received From
Gear Shift Control Module A
Transmission data implausible
message
U0415
CAN Communication With
ABS Error
• Speed sensor initialization
failed
• Speed sensor low voltage
error failed
• Implausible message received
U0422
Invalid Data Received From
Body Control Module (IPC)
Ambient temperature value
initialization failure.
U0423
Invalid Data Received From
Instrument Panel Cluster
Control Module
Implausible CAN message
received or ambient temperature
value = 00
U0447
Lost Communication With
Gateway
CAN message implausible
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module
DTC
Error Message
P117A
Bank 1 Sensor 2 Control Limit
Reached
I portion of 3rd lambda control
loop > 0.030
P12A1
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
Inappropriately Low
• Pressure control activity > 0.20
MPa
• Fuel trim activity < 0.80
• Difference between actual
pressure vs target pressure
-16.38 to 16.38 MPa
P12A2
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
Inappropriately High
• Pressure control activity
< -0.05 MPa
• Fuel trim activity > 1.65
• Difference between target
pressure and actual pressure
-16.38 to 16.38 MPa
P12A4
Fuel Rail Pump Control Valve
Stuck Closed
• Fuel trim activity .90 to 1.15
• Pressure control activity
< -6 MPa
• System Deviation < 16.38 MPa
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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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Error Message
P13EA Cold Start Ignition Timing
Performance Off Idle
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
Difference between commanded
spark timing vs. actual value
> 40%
P150A
Engine Off Timer Performance Difference between engine off
time and ECM after run time
< -12 Sec. or > 12 Sec.
P1609
Crash Shut Down Was
Deployed
Airbag was activated
P169A
Vehicle in Transport Mode
Transport mode active
P2101
Throttle Actuator A Control
Motor Circuit Range/
Performance
• Duty cycle > 80%
• Deviation throttle value angles
vs. calculated value 4 - 50%
• ECM power stage no failure
P2106
Throttle Actuator Control
System Forced Limited Power
Internal check failed
P2122
APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2
Circuit D Low Input
Signal voltage < 0.61 V
P2123
APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2
Circuit D High Input
Signal voltage > 4.79 V
P2127
APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2
Circuit E Low Input
Signal voltage < 0.27 V
P2128
APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2
Circuit E High Input
Signal voltage > 2.43 V
P2138
APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2
Signal voltage: Difference
Circuit D/E Voltage Correlation between signal APP1 and APP2
> 0.17 - 0.70 V
P2146
Fuel Injector Group A Supply
Voltage Circuit Open
• Signal current > 2.6 A
or
• Signal current < 14.90 A
P2149
Fuel Injector Group B Supply
Voltage Circuit Open
• Signal current > 2.6 A
or
• Signal current < 14.90 A
P2177
System Too Lean Off Idle
• Adaptive value > 28%
P2178
System Too Rich Off Idle
Adaptive value < -21%
P2181
Cooling System Performance
Cooling system temperature too
low after a sufficient mass air
flow integral 74 - 84° C
P2184
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit Low
ECT outlet > 141° C
P2185
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit High
ECT outlet < -43° C
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2187
System Too Lean at Idle
Adaptive value > 5.02%
P2188
System Too Rich at Idle
Adaptive value < -5.02%
P2195
O2 Sensor Signal Biased/
Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1
Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
control loop > 0.08
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Beetl
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-26
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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