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
P0343
Camshaft Position Sensor A
Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or
Single Sensor)
Signal voltage low and
crankshaft signals, 8.0
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0351
Ignition Coil A Primary /
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
or
• Internal check failed
P0352
Ignition Coil B Primary /
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
or
• Internal check failed
P0353
Ignition Coil C Primary /
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
or
• Internal check failed
P0354
Ignition Coil D Primary /
Secondary Circuit
• Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
or
• 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 voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 V
P2303
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2304
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 V
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 V
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 V
Additional Exhaust Regulation
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0410
System Check after SAI PZEV Deviation SAI pressure
Only
> 50.0 hPa
P0413
Open Circuit PZEV Only
Signal voltage, 9.25...11.25 V
P0414
Short to Ground PZEV Only
Signal voltage < 6.00 V
P0415
Short to B+ PZEV Only
Signal current 2.20...4.20 A
P0418
Air Pump Relay. Open Circuit.
PZEV Only
• Signal voltage 4.50 - 5.50 V
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• Measured OSC / OSC of
borderline catalyst value for
front catalyst, < 0.40
or
• Value for front catalyst, < 1.30
and
• Value for main catalyst, < 1.20
P0420
Catalyst System (main)
Efficiency Below Threshold
(Bank 1) PZEV Only
• Measured OSC / OSC of
borderline catalyst value for
main catalyst, < 0.90
while
• Value for front catalyst, < 2.00
P0420
Catalyst System (only Bin
5, ULEV) Efficiency Below
Threshold (Bank 1)
Measured OSC / OSC of
borderline catalyst. EWMA filter
value for catalyst, < .20
P0441
Evaporative Emission System
Incorrect Purge Flow
Reaction of idle controller or
lambda controller Deviation less
than 7% lambda controller AND
35% idle controller deviation
P0442
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected (Small Leak)
Time for pressure drop
< 1.55...1.75s.
P043F
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Reference
Orifice High Flow
Engine off
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement <
15.0 mA
Engine on
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement > 15.0
mA
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 > 4.40 - 5.40 V
P0455
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected (Gross Leak/
No Flow)
Time for pressure drop
< 0.95 Sec.
P0456
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected (Very Small
Leak)
< 4.5 - 6.0 Sec
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0458
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Low
Signal voltage 2.15 - 3.26 V
P0459
Evaporative Emission System
Purge Control Valve Circuit
High
Signal current > 2.2 A
P0491
Secondary Air Injection
System Insufficient Flow.
Flow Check during Cat.
Heating. SULEV Only
SAI pressure measured with SAI
pressure sensor vs modeled
< 0.6 (0.62) %
DTC Chart
DTC
Speed and Idle Control
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor A
Range / Performance
VSS signal < 4 km/h
P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor A
Range / Performance Only
(ULEV)
VSS signal < 4 km/h
P0503
Vehicle Speed Sensor A Out
of range high
Vehicle speed > 200 km/h
P0506
Idle Air Control System RPM
Lower Than Expected
Engine speed deviation
< -80 RPM
P0507
Idle Air Control System RPM
Higher Than Expected
Engine speed deviation
> -80 RPM
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 Read
Only Memory (ROM) Error
Checksum Incorrect
P0606
ECM Processor
Powerup calibration
• EEPROM check, failed
A/D channel conversion
• Check failed
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0627
Fuel Pump “A” Control Circuit
/Open
• Internal error fuel pump control
unit
• Feedback from fuel pump
control unit Pump blocked
short circuit to battery +,
ground or open circuit
P0638
Throttle Actuator Control
Rationality check:
Range / Performance - Bank 1 • Time to close to reference
point > 0.56s.
and
• Reference point 2.88%
Signal range check:
• Duty cycle > 80%
and
• ECM power stage, no failure
P0641
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0642
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit Low
Signal voltage, < 4.6-5 V
P0643
Sensor Reference Voltage A
Circuit High
5 V supply voltage
> 4.99-5.41 V
P0651
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit Open
Signal voltage deviation
> ± 0.3 V
P0652
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit Low
Signal voltage, < 4.6-5 V
P0653
Sensor Reference Voltage B
Circuit High
5 V supply voltage >4.99-5.41 V
P0657
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit Open
Signal voltage > 4.40 - 5.60 V
P0658
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
P0659
Actuator Supply Voltage A
Circuit High
Signal current > 1.10 A
P0685
ECM / PCM Power Relay
Control Circuit/Open
• Signal voltage, 2.6-3.7 V
• Sense circuit voltage, > 6 V
P0686
ECM / PCM Power Relay
Control Circuit Low
• Signal voltage, 2.6-3.7 V
• Sense circuit voltage, > 6 V
P0687
ECM / PCM Power Relay
Control Circuit High
• Signal current, >1.4-0.7 A
• Sense circuit voltage, < 6 V
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0688
ECM / PCM Power Relay
Sense Circuit
• Sense voltage, < 3.0 V
• Difference sense circuit
voltage with camshaft actuator
commanded off and on > 2.5 V
• Battery voltage > 3 V
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 V
P0699
Sensor Reference Voltage C
Circuit High
5 V supply voltage > 4.99 5.41 V
U0001
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
CAN message, no feedback
U0002
High Speed CAN
Communication Bus
Global Time Out
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MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-26
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