- Erase fault memory => Page
3.5 - Fault table
◆ All the possible faults which are recognised by the automatic gearbox control unit -J217- and displayed on
the V.A.G 1551 with the printer switched on when the fault memory is interrogated, are listed below grouped
according to the fault code number.
◆ If faults occur only occasionally or if the fault memory was not erased after rectifying the faults, these faults
will be displayed as "sporadic faults" for a stipulated period of time =>Gearbox control unit fault recognition,
Page
.
◆ If components are indicated as being faulty during fault memory interrogation, additionally test wiring to the
components for short and open circuits according to current flow diagram =>"Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations" binder, Golf 1998 ▸.
◆ The fault code and the type of fault in numbers is printed out in the "rapid data transfer" mode only when
the printer of V.A.G 1551 is switched on.
Example: Fault code (5-position) 65535 XYZ (type of fault 3 digits)
◆ When the 7.0 programme card is introduced a further number (XYZ) will be printed out on the right next to
the fault code. This number indicates the type of fault, which is also given again in words below the affected
component. It has been decided not to explain this three-digit number in the table. It signifies the type of
fault which is also shown in words below the component.
Output on printer
V.A.G 1551
No fault recognised! If "No fault recognised" appears after performing repairs, the self-diagnosis is completed.
In the event that the automatic gearbox does not operate properly despite self-diagnosis,
carry out repairs as per fault finding programme.
=> "Fault finding, Power transmission" binder, No. 14
V.A.G 1551 print-out
)
Possible cause of fault
Rectifying fault
00258
Wiring open or short circuit
- Check wiring and connections according to
current flow diagram2)
Solenoid valve 1 -N88-
Solenoid valve 1 -N88- defective - Read measured value block =>page
; display group number 004
Open circuit1)
Short to earth1)
Open circuit/short to earth1)
Short to positive1)
00260
Wiring open or short circuit
- Check wiring and connections according to
current flow diagram2)
Solenoid valve 2 -N89-
Solenoid valve 2 -N89- defective - Read measured value block =>page
; display group number 004
Open circuit1)
Short to earth1)
Open circuit/short to earth1)
Short to positive1)
1) One of these displays appears in addition to relevant component.
2) First check connections for contact corrosion or water ingress and renew if necessary. If solenoid faults
are displayed then especially check the 10 pin connector on gearbox between valve body conductor strip and
wiring loom.
V.A.G 1551 print-out
)
Possible cause of fault
Rectifying fault
00262
Wiring open or short circuit
- Check wiring and connections according to
current flow diagram2)
Golf 1998 ➤
Automatic gearbox 01M self-diagnosis - Edition 10.1997
3.4 - Interrogating fault memory
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