NHTSA ID Number: 10122269
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Golf-
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Golf, GTI, & Golf R Quick Reference Specification Book: This document is an overview which covers multiple -Engine Codes -Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations -Ignition System -Additional Exhaust Regulation -Speed and Idle Control -Control Module and Output Signals -Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module -Additional Emissions Regulations
Misfire Rate (MR), > 3%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2% - 15%
P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 3%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2% - 15%
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
Input
• Lower threshold < -70 V
or for signal range check
• Lower threshold < 0.60 - 1.60
V
P0328
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High
Input
• Upper threshold > 1.00 V
or for signal range check
• > 21.75 - 115.87 V
P0332
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low
Input
Signal range check lower
threshold 0.5 to 0.8
P0333
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High
Input
Signal range check upper
threshold 4.5 to 30
P0341
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Performance
• Signal pattern incorrect
• Defect counter 12
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Low Input
• Signal voltage low
• Crankshaft signals = 8
P0343
Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit High Input
• Signal voltage high
• Crankshaft signals = 8
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC
Error Message
P0351
Ignition Coil A Primary/
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current < -0.25 to
2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0352
Ignition Coil B Primary/
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current < -0.25 to
2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0353
Ignition Coil C Primary/
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current < -0.25 to
2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0354
Ignition Coil D Primary/
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
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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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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Additional Exhaust Regulation
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
DTC Chart
DTC
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold
Front:
• Oxygen storage capacity
(OSC) vs OSC of borderline
catalyst < 0.40
• Front catalyst < 1.30
• Main catalyst < 1.20
Main:
• Oxygen storage capacity
(OSC) vs OSC of borderline
catalyst < 0.40
• Front catalyst< .90
• While value for front catalyst
< 2.00
P0441
Evaporative Emission System
Incorrect Purge Flow
Actual EVAP pump current
difference between reference
measurement to idle divided by
pump current difference from
the last leak detection phase
during engine off > 1.40 mA
P0442
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected (Small Leak)
Modeled pressure from pump
current < 9 hPa
P0444
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Open
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0456
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected (Very Small
Leak)
EVAP leakage area calculated
from pump current curve > 0.17
mm 2
P0458
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Low
Signal voltage 0.00 - 3.25 V
P0459
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
High
Signal current > 2.20 A
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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
P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/
Performance
VSS signal < 4 km/h
P0506
Idle Air Control System RPM
Lower Than Expected
Idle 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
position vs actual position:
> 6 °CRK
Control Module and Output Signals
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0601
Internal Control Module
Memory Check Sum Error
Internal check sum, incorrect
P0604
Internal Control Module
Random Access Memory
(RAM) Error
Write ability check, failed
P0605
Internal Control Module ROM
Test Error
ROM check failed
P0606
ECM Processor Fault
ECM internal check failure
P0638
Throttle Actuator Control
Performance
• Time to close to reference
point > 0.6 Sec.
and
• Reference point 2.88%
• Time to close below reference
point, + 2.49%, > 0.56 Sec.
• Duty cycle > 80%
• ECM power stage no failure
P0641
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0642
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 4.6 to 5 V
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
DTC Chart
DTC
P0643
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
P0651
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit
Signal voltage deviation
> +/- 0.3 V
P0652
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 4.6 - 5.0 V
P0653
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
P0657
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit Open
Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
P0658
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
P0659
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit High
Signal current > 1.1 A
P0685
ECM Power Relay Control
Circuit Open
Control voltage 2.6 to 3.7 V and
Sense circuit voltage < 6 V
P0686
ECM Power Relay Control
Circuit Low
Control voltage 2.6 to 3.7 V and
Sense circuit voltage > 6 V
P0687
ECM Power Relay Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 1.4 to 0.7 A and
Sense circuit voltage < 6 V
P0688
ECM Power Relay Sense
Circuit Open
• Sense voltage > 3 V with main
relay commanded on
• Sense voltage < 3 V with main
relay commanded off
P0697
Sensor Reference Voltage C
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0698
Sensor Reference Voltage C
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 4.6 - 5.0 V
P0699
Sensor Reference Voltage C
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
U0001
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
Bus Off failure
U0002
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
Performance
Global Time Out failure
U0121
Lost Communication with AntiLock Brake System (ABS)
Control Module
CAN communication with ABS,
time out
U0146
Lost Communication With
Gateway A
CAN communication with
gateway, time out
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
U0155
Lost Communication With
Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC) Control Module
CAN messages not received
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Golf-
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-26
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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