NHTSA ID Number: 10122812
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Ref Spec B
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
This document contains the quick reference specification book.
P2008
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
Open load diagnostic signal
from output driver
P2009
Intake Manifold Runner (Bank
1) Control Circuit Low
Short to ground on output 1 or 2
signal from output driver
P2010
Intake Manifold Runner
Control Circuit High (Bank 1)
Short to voltage on output 1 or 2
signal from output driver
P2015
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
• Position sensor signal out of
desired range during closed
position learning < 3.79 V or >
4.61 V
• Position sensor signal out of
desired range during open
position learning < 0.39 V or >
1.21 V
P2016
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit Low
Position sensor signal < 0.25 V
P2017
Intake Manifold Runner
Position Sensor Circuit High
Position sensor signal > 4.75 V
P2031
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit
Sensor 2 voltage > 1.72 V
P2032
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit Low
Sensor 2 voltage < 0.45 V
P2080
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Range/
Performance
• Comparison of upstream
turbine exhaust gas temp vs
modeled temperature < 85° C
or
• Temperature difference to
other temperature sensors
during cold start < 45° K
P2084
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit Range/
Performance
• Comparison of upstream
turbine exhaust gas temp vs
modeled temperature < 85° C
or
• Temperature difference to
other temperature sensors
during cold start < 45° K
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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
Audi
A3 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
October 2012
Ignition System
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder.
Misfire Detected
• Rise in engine speed after fuel
injection Calculated based on
values from last two engine
revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0301
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• Rise in engine speed after fuel
injection Calculated based on
values from last two engine
revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0302
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• Rise in engine speed after fuel
injection Calculated based on
values from last two engine
revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0303
Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• Rise in engine speed after fuel
injection Calculated based on
values from last two engine
revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• Rise in engine speed after fuel
injection Calculated based on
values from last two engine
revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0321
Engine Speed Input Circuit
Range/Performance
• Consecutive not plausible
signals > 15
• Cam phase signals without
plausible signal > 4 cam
rotations.
P0322
Engine Speed Input Circuit No
Signal
No incremental signal. Internal
self test failed.
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0381
Glow Plug/Heater Indicator
Circuit
Receipt bit for lamp request not
equal with lamp request bit.
P0383
Glow Plug Control Module
Control Circuit Low
Diagnostic error signal sent
from output driver
Additional Exhaust Regulation
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P040B
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Temperature Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
• Sensor temperature < 55° C
or
• Temperature difference to
other temperature sensors
during cold start < 45 °K
P040C
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Temperature Sensor Circuit
Low
Signal sensor voltage < 0.06 V
P040D
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Temperature Sensor Circuit
High
Signal sensor voltage > 3.24 V
P0401
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Insufficient Flow Detected
Control deviation < limit from
map f (engine speed, desired
airflow)
P0402
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Excessive Flow Detected
Control deviation > limit from
map (engine speed, desired
airflow)
P0403
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Circuit
Open load circuit, short to
ground or voltage on Out 1 or
Out 2, or low voltage supply,
short circuit overload
P0405
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Sensor Circuit Low
Position sensor signal range
check low.
P0406
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Sensor Circuit High
Position sensor signal range
check high.
P0420
Catalyst System Bank1
Efficiency Below Threshold
HC conversion rate < 0.3
P045A
Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B”
Control Circuit
Circuit open load or short to
voltage
P045C
Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B”
Control Circuit Low
Check EGR Valve 2 and
Position Sensor -N213-.
P045D
Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B”
Control Circuit High
Circuit short to voltage on Out 1
or Out 2
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P045E
Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B”
Control Stuck Open
Comparison of actual and
desired position signal
• Control deviation > 15%
P045F
Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B”
Control Stuck Closed
Comparison of actual and
desired position signal
• Control deviation < -15%
P047C
Exhaust Pressure Sensor “B”
Low
Pressure sensor voltage < 0.2 V
P047D
Exhaust Pressure Sensor “B”
High
Pressure sensor voltage > 4.9 V
P047F
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve “A” Stuck Open
Control valve stuck open position sensor > 10% when
commanded closed
P0471
Exhaust Pressure Sensor “A”
Range/Performance
Differential of pressure signal <
-27 hPa or > 80 hPa
P0472
Exhaust Pressure Sensor A
Low
Sensor voltage < 0.2 V
P0473
Exhaust Pressure Sensor A
High
Sensor voltage >4.9 V
P0475
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve “A”
Open load or short circuit
overload diagnostic signal from
output driver
P0477
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve “A” High
Short to voltage on Out 1 or Out
2 signal from output driver.
P048A
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve “A” Stuck Closed
Control valve stuck closed position sensor < 10% when
commanded open
P048B
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve Position Sensor Circuit
Low
Position sensor signal < 0.25 V
P048C
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve Position Sensor Circuit
Range/Performance
Position sensor signal in desired
range during closed position
learning > 1.1 V or < 0.5 V
P048E
Exhaust Pressure Control
Valve Position Sensor Circuit
High
Position sensor signal > 4.75 V
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DTC Chart
DTC
Speed and Idle Control
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0501
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Performance
Vehicle speed < 6 km/h
P0503
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Intermittent High Signal
Vehicle speed > 320 km/h
P0506
Idle Control System RPM
Lower than Expected
Deviation between actual and
desired RPM < 30%
P0507
Idle Control System RPM
Higher than Expected
Deviation between actual and
desired RPM > 30%
P0534
Vehicle Speed Sensor “A”
Intermittent/Erratic/High
P0544
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit (Bank 1)
Signal voltage > 1.72 V
P0545
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit (Bank 1) Low
Signal voltage < 0.45 V
P0562
Internal check failure of voltage
supply for ECM off timer
Control Module and Output Signals
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P06A3
Sensor Reference Voltage “D”
Circuit/Open
Sensor supply voltage < 2.97 V
or > 3.63 V
P0604
Internal Control Module
Random Access Memory
(RAM) Error
• Write EEPROM not possible
• Checksum error in 3 or more
locations
P0606
Internal Control Module
Memory Check Sum Error
• ECM internal self test failed
P0607
Control Module Performance
LSU adaption value < -0.2 V >
0.2 V
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TSB/Document ID: Quick Ref Spec B
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MFR Communication Date: 2012-11-01
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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