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
engine on < 40 mA
P043F
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detection Reference
Orifice High Flow
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine off > 15mA
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement
engine on > 15mA
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 > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0447
Evaporative Emission System
Vent Control Circuit Open
Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0448
Evaporative Emission System • Short to B+ - Signal current >
Vent Control Circuit Shorted to
2.2 - 4.0 A
B+ or Ground
• Short to Ground - Signal
voltage < 2.74 - 3.26 V
P0455
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Detected Gross Leak/
No Flow
10
Time for pressure drop < 1 Sec.
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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 > 20%
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 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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DTC Chart
DTC
Control Module and Output Signals
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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
lobal Time Out failure
U0101
Lost Communication with TCM Time Out failure. No message
received by ECM
U0121
Lost Communication With
CAN communication with ABS
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Time Out - no message
Control Module
U0155
Lost Communication With
No CAN messages received
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Control Module
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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
DTC Chart
U0302
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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
P13EA
Cold Start Ignition Timing
Performance Off Idle
Difference between
commanded spark timing vs.
actual value > 40%
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P13CF
Sensor for internal pressure
of cylinder 1 Short circuit to
ground
Cylinder pressure sensor
voltage < 0.13 V
P13DO
Sensor for internal pressure of
cylinder 1 Implausible signal
• Cylinder pressure sensor
voltage < 0.33 V or > 3.09 V
or
• Deviation between min and
max cylinder pressure # 1 <
20 bar
• Offset out of range < -7 or >
7 bar
or
• Pressure based measured
TDC position sensor out of
range
or
• Difference of calculated
cylinder pressure vs. actual
measured cylinder pressure
out of range < -10 or > 10 Bar
P13D1
Sensor for internal pressure
of cylinder 2 Electrical
malfunction
Cylinder pressure sensor
voltage > 3.17 V
P13D2
Sensor for internal pressure
of cylinder 2 Short circuit to
ground
Cylinder pressure sensor
voltage < 0.13 V
P13E0
Sensor for internal pressure of
cylinder 1 Malfunction
Pressure based measured TDC
vs. crank position sensor for
cyl. 1 out of range < 1.8 CA or
> 1.8 CA
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
P2008
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Open
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P2009
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit Low
Signal voltage 0 to 3.26 V
P2010
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit High
Signal current > 2.20 A
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2014
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit
P2015
Intake Manifold Runner
• Deviation runner flap target
Position Sensor Circuit Range/
position vs actual position
Performance
> 25%
• Actual position 0 to 100%
P2016
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit Low
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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
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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