NHTSA ID Number: 10122275
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRG - 2014 Passa
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
2014 Volkswagen
Passat 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 -Ignition System -Additional Emissions Regulations
Circuit
Signal voltage > 4.8 V
P0191
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
Circuit Range/Performance
Actual pressure > 20.6 MPa
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DTC Chart
P0140
5
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0192
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor
Circuit Low Input
Signal voltage < 0.2 V
P0201
Injector Circuit Open Cylinder
1
• Low side signal current
< 2.1 A
• Internal logic failure
P0202
Injector Circuit Open Cylinder
2
• Low side signal current
< 2.1 A
• Internal logic failure
P0203
Injector Circuit Open Cylinder
3
• Low side signal current
< 2.1 A
• Internal logic failure
P0204
Injector Circuit Open Cylinder
4
• Low side signal current
< 2.1 A
• Internal logic failure
P0221
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor 1/Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 Circuit
Range/Performance
• TPS 1 - TPS 2 > 6.30%
• Actual TPS 2 calculated value
> TPS 1 calculated value
• TPS 2 – calc. value > 9.00%
P0222
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor 1/Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
Input
Signal voltage < 0.20 V
P0223
Accelerator Pedal Position
Sensor 1/Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
Input
Signal voltage > 4.81 V
P0234
Turbocharger Overboost
Condition
Difference of set value boost
pressure vs altitude sensor
signal > 260 - 1275 hPa
P0236
Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Circuit Range/Performance
Difference of boost pressure
signal vs. altitude sensor signal
> 230 hPa or < -130 hPa
P0237
Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 0.2 V
P0238
Turbocharger Boost Sensor
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 4.88 V
P025A
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit Open
Signal voltage 4.40 - 5.60 V
P025C
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit Low
Signal voltage 2.15 - 3.25 V
P025D
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 1.10 A
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0261
Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
P0262
Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
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
Turbo Charger Underboost
Difference of set boost pressure
vs actual boost pressure value
> 150 hPa
P2004
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Stuck Open Bank 1
• Normal closed position,
unable to reach signal voltage
< 2.62 or > 4.65 V
or
• Normal open position, unable
to reach signal voltage < 0.35
or > 2.38 V
P2008
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
Signal voltage 4.40 - 5.60 V
P2009
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Shorted
(Bank 1)
Signal voltage 2.15 - 3.25 V
P2010
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Shorted to B+
(Bank 1)
Signal current > 2.20 A
P2014
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit
(Bank 1)
Signal voltage > 4.75 V
P2015
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit
Range/Performance (Bank 1)
Deviation runner flap position
vs. actual position > 25%
P2016
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit
Low (Bank 1)
Signal voltage < 0.25 V
P2088
Camshaft Position A Actuator
Control Circuit Low (Bank 1)
Short to Ground
Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
P2089
Camshaft Position A Actuator
Control Circuit High (Bank 1)
Short to B+
Signal current > 2.2 A
Signal current < 2.1 A
Signal current < 2.1 A
Signal current < 2.1 A
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DTC Chart
Signal current < 2.1 A
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2096
Post-Catalyst Fuel Trim
System Too Lean (Bank 1)
I-portion of 2nd lambda control
loop < 0.030
P2097
Post-Catalyst Fuel Trim
System Too Rich (Bank 1)
I-portion of 2nd lambda control
loop > 0.030
P3081
Engine Temperature Too Low
Cooling system temperature
< 74° C - 84° C after AAT check
Ignition System
DTC
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
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0327
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low
• Lower threshold < -0.70 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
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
• Valve
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
DTC Chart
DTC
Additional Exhaust Regulation
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0410
Secondary Air Injection
System
Deviation SAI pressure sensor
> 5.0 kPa
P0413
Secondary Air Injection
System Switching Valve
Circuit Open
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0414
Secondary Air Injection
System Switching Valve
Circuit Low
• Signal voltage 0 to 3.25 V
or
• Signal current > 2.20 A
P0418
Secondary Air Injection
System Control Circuit
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
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DTC
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
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TSB/Document ID: QRG - 2014 Passa
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2014-02-25
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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