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Transmission Codes...............................................................13
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 14
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................14
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ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)........................ 16
General, Technical Data......................................................16
Engine Number Location........................................................16
Engine Data............................................................................17
Engine Assembly - 2.0L CJAA (TDI)....................................18
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................18
Engine Mount Tightening Specifications.................................18
Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications.......................19
Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications.........................20
Engine Mount Bracket Tightening Specifications...................21
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)....................22
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................22
Accessory Bracket Tightening Specifications.........................24
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................25
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................25
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................25
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................25
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Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................32
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)...........................................32
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................32
Turbocharger – 2.0L CJAA (TDI).........................................33
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................33
Exhaust System – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)....................................33
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................33
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)....................35
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................35
Diesel Fuel Injection – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)..............................35
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................35
ENGINE MECHANICAL – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA .............. 36
General, Technical Data......................................................36
Engine Number Location........................................................36
Engine Data............................................................................37
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA................................38
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................38
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA..................39
Cylinder Block Bearing Shell Identification.............................39
Bearing Cap Bearing Shell Identification................................41
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................43
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................43
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................43
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................43
Accessory Assembly Bracket Tightening Specifications.........44
Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications...............................45
Crankshaft Assembly Tightening Specifications.....................46
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA...................47
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................47
Valve Dimensions...................................................................48
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Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................54
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................55
Oil Separator Tightening Specification...................................56
Cooling System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA...................................56
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................56
Coolant Pump Tightening Specification..................................57
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA.........................................57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................57
Turbocharger, G-Charger – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA....................58
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................58
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications.................................59
Exhaust System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA..................................60
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................60
Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA........................60
Technical Data........................................................................60
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................61
Ignition – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA................................................62
Technical Data........................................................................62
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................62
ENGINE MECHANICAL – 2.0L CRZA........................... 63
General, Technical Data......................................................63
Engine Number Location........................................................63
Engine Data............................................................................64
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CRZA...........................................65
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................65
Engine Mount Tightening Specifications.................................65
Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications.......................66
Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications.........................67
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CRZA.............................68
Upper Crankshaft Bearing Identification.................................68

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Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................75
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................76
Lubrication – 2.0L CRZA.....................................................77
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................77
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................78
Cooling System – 2.0L CRZA..............................................79
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................79
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CRZA....................................................79
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................79
Turbocharger, G-Charger – 2.0L CRZA...............................80
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................80
Exhaust System – 2.0L CRZA.............................................81
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................81
Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.0L CRZA...................................81
Technical Data........................................................................81
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................82
Ignition – 2.0L CRZA...........................................................83
Technical Data........................................................................83
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................83
Engine Mechanical – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA..................... 84
General, Technical Data......................................................84
Engine Number.......................................................................84
Engine Data............................................................................85
Cylinder Numbering ...............................................................86
Engine Assembly – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA................................87
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................87
Engine Mount Tightening Specifications.................................87
Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications.......................88
Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications.........................89

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Crankshaft Lower Bearing Shell (for Bearing Cap)
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Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................92
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................93
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................93
Piston Ring End Gap..............................................................94
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................94
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Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................102
Secondary Air Injection Pipe Tightening Specifications........103
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General, Technical Data....................................................106
Transmission Identification...................................................106
Codes Letters, Transmission Allocation and Capacities.......108

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Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................109
Controls, Housing – 0A4....................................................110
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Determining Shim Thickness................................................ 116
Adjustment Shim Table......................................................... 116
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All Wheel Drive Fastener Tightening Specifications.............124
Transmission Mount.............................................................125
Brace under Diaphragm.......................................................126
Transmission Bracket to Transmission.................................127
Identification on Transmission..............................................128
Automatic Transmission – 09G................................. 129
General, Technical Data....................................................129
Identification on Transmission..............................................129
Code Letters, Assembly Allocation and Ratios.....................130
Controls, Housing..............................................................131
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................131
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications...............132

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 Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 09G.......................................133
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................133
Transmission Fluid Pan Tightening Specification.................134
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Transmission – 02E..... 135
General, Technical Data....................................................135
Identification on Transmission..............................................135
Transmission Allocation Codes.............................................137
Controls, Housing (DSG) – 02E........................................138
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................138
Mechatronic Tightening Specifications.................................139
Oil Pump Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................146
Self-Leveling Suspension..................................................148
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................148
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment........................................148
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Hydraulic Components......................................................162
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................162
Body............................................................................. 163
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Body, Front...........................................................................163
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Front and Rear Door Tightening Specifications....................167
Sunroof Tightening Specifications........................................168
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications...............................168
Rear Bumper, Trailer Hitch Tightening Specifications..........168
Mirror Tightening Specifications...........................................168
Exterior Equipment Tightening Specifications......................168
Body Interior......................................................................169
Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim Tightening
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Passenger Protection Fastener Tightening Specifications...169
Interior Trim Fastener Tightening Specifications..................170
Seat Frames Fastener Tightening Specifications.................170
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning................ 171
General, Technical Data....................................................171
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................171
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................172
Heating, Ventilation............................................................173
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................173
Air Conditioning.................................................................174
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................174

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Ignition System.....................................................................185
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................187
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................189
Control Module and Output Signals......................................189
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................191
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................194
DTC Chart.................................................................... 196
Engine Codes CCTA..........................................................196
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Ignition System.....................................................................202
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................204
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................205
Control Module and Output Signals......................................205
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................207
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................210
DTC Chart.....................................................................211
Engine Codes CJAA .........................................................211
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Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module .....................................222
Ignition System.....................................................................223
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................224
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................228
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DTC Chart.................................................................... 248
Engine Codes CBTA, CBUA..............................................248
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Ignition System.....................................................................256
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................258
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................260
Control Module and Output Signals......................................260
Fuel and Ratio Control Module.............................................262

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35 26 80 59 225 166
36 27 81 60 230 170
37 27 82 60 235 173
38 28 83 61 240 177
39 29 84 62 245 181
40 30 85 63 250 184
41 30 86 63 260 192
42 31 87 64 270 199
43 32 88 65 280 207
44 32 89 66 290 214
45 33 90 66 300 221
46 34 91 67 310 229
47 35 92 68 320 236
48 35 93 69 330 243
49 36 94 69 340 251
50 37 95 70 350 258
51 38 96 71 360 266
52 38 97 72 370 273
53 39 98 72 380 280
54 40 99 73 390 288
55 41 100 74 400 295

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60 5 6 300 27 31
70 6 7 350 31 36
80 7 8 400 35 41
90 8 9 450 40 46
100 9 10 500 44 51
110 10 11 550 49 56
120 11 12 600 53 61
130 12 13 650 58 66
140 12 14 700 62 71
150 13 15 750 66 76
160 14 16 800 71 82
170 15 17 850 75 87
180 16 18 900 80 92
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Warnings and Cautions

WARNINGS
• Some repairs may be beyond your capability. If you lack the skills,
tools and equipment, or a suitable workplace for any procedure
described in this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an
authorized dealer service department or other qualified shop.
• Do not reuse any fasteners that have become worn or deformed
during normal use. Many fasteners are designed to be used only
once and become unreliable and may fail when used a second
time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, self-
locking nuts or bolts, circlips and cotter pins. Always replace these
fasteners with new parts.
• Never work under a lifted car unless it is solidly supported on
stands designed for the purpose. Do not support a car on cinder
blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under
continuous load. Never work under a car that is supported solely
by a jack. Never work under the car while the engine is running.
• If you are going to work under a car on the ground, make sure
the ground is level. Block the wheels to keep the car from rolling.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (ground strap) to
prevent others from starting the car while you are under it.

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electrical shorts, get caught in running machinery, or be crushed by
heavy parts.
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fluid. Do not use food or beverage containers that might mislead

someone into drinking from them. Store flammable fluids away
from fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store oily rags
which can ignite and burn spontaneously.
• Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you
operate machine tools or work with battery acid. Wear gloves or
other protective clothing whenever the job requires working with
harmful substances.
• Greases, lubricants and other automotive chemicals contain toxic
substances, many of which are absorbed directly through the skin.
Read the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings carefully. Use
hand and eye protection. Avoid direct skin contact
• Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (ground strap)
whenever you work on the fuel or electrical system. Do not smoke
or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved fire
extinguisher handy.
• Friction materials (such as brake pads or shoes or clutch discs)
contain asbestos fibers or other friction materials. Do not create
dust by grinding, sanding, or cleaning with compressed air. Avoid
breathing dust. Breathing any friction material dust can lead to
serious diseases and may result in death.
(WARNINGS cont’d on next page)

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to explode.
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charger only with the ignition off. Do not disconnect the battery

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regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive
chemical refrigerants.
• Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures
such as open flame. Excessive heat increases system pressure
and may cause the system to burst.
• Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely
cautious when repairing a tire that may have been inflated using an
aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of
ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at
least four times before breaking the bead from the rim. Completely
remove the tire from the rim before attempting
any repair.
• Some cars are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) that automatically deploys airbags and pyrotechnic seat
belt tensioners in the event of a frontal or side impact. These
are explosive devices. Handled improperly or without adequate
safeguards, they can be accidentally activated and cause serious
injury.
• The ignition system produces high voltages that can be fatal.
Avoid contact with exposed terminals and use extreme care when
working on a car with the engine running or the ignition on.

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• Place jack stands only at locations specified by manufacturer.
The vehicle lifting jack supplied with the vehicle is intended for tire
changes only. Use a heavy duty floor jack to lift the vehicle before

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installing jack stands.

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• Battery acid (electrolyte) can cause severe burns. Flush contact
area with water, seek medical attention.
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temperatures exceeding 85­°C (185­°F) for more than two hours.
• Before doing any electrical welding on cars equipped with ABS,
disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal (ground strap) and the
ABS control module connector.
• Always make sure the ignition is off before disconnecting battery.
(CAUTIONS cont’d on next page)

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Series:

Country of origin

Restraint system
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Passat S, Tiguan w/Auto Manual, GTI 4dr w/Auto

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K= Jetta SportWagen w/5

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w/Auto Trans, Golf 2dr production number

Series
w/Auto Trans, Jetta SE Spd Man Trans
w/5 Spd Man, Passat SE, L= Jetta SEL/TDI w/Auto (position 12 - 17)
Tiguan w/Auto Trans and Trans
4-Motion M= Golf 2dr w/6 Spd Manual,
Jetta SportWagen w/6
C= Golf 4dr w/5 Spd Manual,
Passat SEL, Tiguan Spd Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
w/Man Trans
D= Golf 4dr w/Auto Trans,
N= Golf 4dr w/6 Spd Manual
P= Golf R 4dr w/Man Trans,
W V W B P 7 A N 8 D E 5 0 2 0 1 3

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Jetta SE w/Auto Trans Jetta SportWagen w/6 A= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-PZEV*) Beetle,
E= GTI 2dr w/Man Trans, Spd Auto Trans WVW = Europe -
Pass. Car Beetle Convertible, Jetta, Jetta GLI
Touareg V6 FSI /TDI R= Beetle TDI w/6 Spd Man, 1VW = USA - Pass. A= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Golf
/Hybrid CC Lux w/Auto Trans, Car Calculate per B= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBUA-M-PZEV*) Golf
F= Beetle w/6 Spd Auto Golf R 2dr w/Man Trans 3VW = Mexico - NHTSA Code D= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-PZEV*) GTI
Trans, Eos Lux/Exec w/ V= Beetle Turbo w/6 Spd Pass. Car D= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) Eos
Auto Trans, GTI 2dr Auto Trans VWG = Europe -
S.U.V. F= 4 cyl 2.0L 256hp (CRZA) Golf R
w/Auto Trans 1= Jetta / S w/5 Spd Manual A3*** = Passat F= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CGRA) Touareg
G= CC V6 Exec w/Auto 2= Jetta / S w/Auto Trans AH (1F) = Eos G= 6 cyl 3.0L 333hp + 34 Kw (CGFA) Touareg
Trans and 4Motion, GTI 3= Jetta TDI w/6 Spd Man AJ (16)**** = Golf, Golf R, GTI, Hybrid
4dr w/Man Trans, Jetta 4= Beetle Turbo w/6 Spd Jetta, Jetta H= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Passat
SEL w/5 Spd Man Trans Manual, Jetta GLI SportWagen K= 4 cyl 2.0L 115hp (CBPA) Jetta
w/Auto Trans AN (3C) = CC L= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CJAA) Jetta, Jetta
5= Jetta GLI w/6 Spd Manual AT = Beetle, Beetle Conv. SportWagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
6= Jetta Hybrid w/Auto Trans AX (5N) = Tiguan M= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CJAA) Golf
BP (7P) = Touareg M= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CDVB) Passat
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle N= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) CC
C = Chattanooga P = Mosel N= 4 cyl 2.0L TDI 140hp (CKRA) Passat
** SULEV = Super Low Emissions Vehicle D = Bratislava V = Portugal P= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CBFA-PZEV*) CC
E = Emden W = Wolfsburg P= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBUA-M-PZEV*) Beetle,
*** 7 position US model characters are M = Mexico Beetle Convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen,
alphabetic beginning with 2010 MY. ROW Passat
model characters, where different, are listed P= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CNRB) Touareg
in parenthesis (), for reference only. U= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CNNA) CC
V= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) GTI, Tiguan
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are identified by WMI code of 3VW. GTI X= 5 cyl 2.5L 170hp (CBTA-M) Beetle, Beetle
August 14, 2012 (Rev 3) and Golf models are identified by WMI Convertible, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen
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1= Jetta / S w/5 Spd Manual

V= Beetle Turbo w/6 Spd

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2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007
8 = 2008
9 = 2009
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S =1995

V =1997

X =1999
T =1996

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P= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CNRB) Touareg

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N= 4 cyl 2.0L 200hp (CCTA) CC
M= VR6 3.6L 280hp (CDVB) Passat
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Sales Codes
Engine Codes
CJAA 2.0L TDI 4-cylinder 4V turbo diesel
CBFA/CCTA 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder 4V
CRZA 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder 4V
CBTA/CBUA 2.5L 5-cylinder 4V

Transmission Codes
0A4 5-speed manual
02Q 6-speed manual
02E 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)
09G 6-speed automatic

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Vehicle Lifting
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points
Front
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vertical reinforcement area (Æ).

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 Rear

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 Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CJAA
(TDI)
General, Technical Data
Engine Number Location
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 Engine Data
Identification code CJAA
Manufactured From 09.09
Emission values in accordance with ULEV2 2) Standard
Displacement liter 2.0
Output kW at RPM 103 @ 4200
Torque Nm at RPM 320 @ 1750 to 2500
Bore diameter mm 81.0
Stroke mm 95.5
Valves per cylinder 4
Compression ratio 16.5
Fuel conforms to ASTM D 975 Standard 1)
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Engine Assembly - 2.0L CJAA (TDI)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Bolts and nuts M6 10
M7 15
M8 25
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 Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications

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 Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications

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 es, in part or i
Engine Mount Bracket Tightening Specifications

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Always use the correct tightening sequence and specifications
for the engine mount bracket bolts. Tension could develop in the
engine mount bracket and damage to the bracket could occur.
2.0L CJAA (TDI)
Engine –

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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CJAA
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Coolant pump-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Crankshaft bearing cap-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 65 plus an
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Hub-to-camshaft bolt 100
Hub-to-high pressure pump nut 95
Idler pulley-to-accessory bracket bolt 50 plus an
additional 90°
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Idler roller-to-accessory bracket bolt 15
Oil filter bracket-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 3) 15 plus an
additional 90°
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Oil pan-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Oil spray jet-to-cylinder block bolt 25

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Nm
Protective plate-to-rear toothed belt guard bolt 5
Rear toothed belt guard-to-cylinder block bolt 2) 10 1)
20
Ribbed belt tensioner-to-accessory bracket bolt 1) 20 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
Sealing flange-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Toothed belt idler pulley-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 50 plus an
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 Crankshaft Dimensions
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 Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CJAA
(TDI)
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Toothed belt idler roller to cylinder block bolt/nut 20
Toothed belt tensioner-to-cylinder block nut 20 plus an
additional 45°
(⅛ turn)
Vacuum pump-to-cylinder head bolt 10
Vibration damper-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 10 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
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 Valve Dimensions

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 Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications

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2 Tighten bolts and nuts 1 through 24 in sequence 10
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head.

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Lubrication – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Chain tensioner with tensioning rail-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Oil filter bracket cap 25
Oil filter bracket connection 30
Oil filter bracket cover 25
Oil filter bracket-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 2) 15 plus an
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Oil level thermal sensor-to-oil pan bolt 10
Oil pan drain plug 1) 30
Oil pan-to-cylinder block bolt 15
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Sealing flange-to-cylinder block bolt 15

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Suction pipe-to-oil pump bolt 15

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Windage tray-to-cylinder block bolt 15

Wiring harness bracket-to-oil filter bracket bolt 10
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diagonal sequence.
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Coolant fan shroud nut 5

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Coolant reservoir-to-body stud bolt 3
Cylinder block connecting piece bolt 15
Engine pre-heater coolant pipe/engine pre-heater 10

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Radiator fan shroud bolt 5
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Fuel filler tube-to-body bolt 10
Fuel filter cover-to-fuel filter housing bolt (Version A) 8
Fuel filter cover-to-fuel filter housing bolt (Version B) 5
Fuel filter housing-to-body bolt/nut 10
Fuel tank securing strap-to-body bolt 1) 25
Fuel tank-to-body bolt 1) 25
Fuel tank locking ring 110
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Turbocharger – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Adapter-to-connecting piece bolt 8
Charge Air Cooler (CAC) mount bolt 5
Charge air pipe-to-cylinder block bolt 8
Charge air pipe-to-charge air hose clamp 5.5
Charge air pressure sensor with intake air temperature 2
sensor-to-charge air pipe bolt
Connecting pipe-to-connecting piece bolt 8
Connecting pipe-to-exhaust manifold nut 2) 20
Control line bracket-to-exhaust manifold stud nut 23
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) control line fitting 23
Cylinder block support banjo bolt 1) 60
Damper-to-charge air hose bolt 10
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Warm air collector plate bolt 8
Wiring harness bracket/heat shield-to-turbocharger bolt 8
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Coat only the threads with hot bolt paste G 052 112 A3.

Exhaust System – 2.0L CJAA (TDI)

mercia

Fastener Tightening Specifications

com
or

Component Nm
2.0L CJAA (TDI)
ate

Bracket-to-particulate filter bolt 23

riv
rp

Engine –

Clamping sleeve nut

fo
ng

-With 2 individual clamps 25 op

yi
- With a continuous clamp 35 . C
ht
rig
Connecting pipe-to-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 23 by copy
housing Prote
cted
Control line bracket-to-exhaust manifold stud bolt nut 23

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 is n
ole,
urposes, in part or in wh
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Nm
Control line bracket-to-particulate filter bolt 9
Control line-to-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) housing 23
Control line-to-particulate filter 45
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler-to-Exhaust Gas 8

cial p
Recirculation (EGR) housing bolt

mer
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter-to-Exhaust Gas 23

m
Recirculation (EGR) housing bolt

co
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter-to-particulate filter 3.5

e or
securing clamp

at
riv
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter-to-turbocharger 23

rp
fo
stud bolt nut

ng
yi
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve 2-to-Exhaust Cop 8
Gas Recirculation (EGR) housing bolt
t.
gh
yri
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) temperature sensor-to- 20
cop
by
cted
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) housing Prote n AG.
Exhaust gas temperature sensor 4-to-particulate filter 45
Exhaust gas temperature sensors 2 and 3-to-particulate 45
filter
Exhaust pressure sensor 2 bolt 2) 4
8
Exhaust pressure sensor 1 bracket-to-auxiliary fuel pump 4
bracket bolt
Heat shield-to-particulate filter bolt 10
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) absorption catalytic converter-to- 7
exhaust flap control module securing clamp 1)
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 52
Particulate filter bracket-to-cylinder block nut 23
Particulate filter bracket-to-cylinder head nut 23
Particulate filter-to-bracket nut 23
Particulate filter-to-Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) absorption 7
catalytic converter securing clamp 1)
Particulate filter-to-turbocharger securing clamp 1) 7
Suspended mount-to-subframe bolt 25
Suspended mount-to-underbody bolt 1) 23
Tunnel bridge-to-underbody nut 23
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Particulate Filter with NOx
Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview, items 3 and 4.

34 VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012

 l purp
ercia
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 2.0L CJAA

mm
(TDI)

r co
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

a
riv
rp
fo
Component Nm

ng
yi
Fuel line bracket-to-intake manifold bolt Cop 8
Glow plug 12
t.
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pyri
co
by
cted
Diesel Fuel Injection – 2.0L CJAA (TDI) Prote n AG.

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Air duct-to-lock carrier bolt 5
Connecting pipe-to-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) 20
vacuum regulator solenoid valve with Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) potentiometer bolt
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator 10
solenoid valve with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
potentiometer-to-intake manifold bolt
Fuel line clamp bolt/nut 8
Fuel pressure regulator valve-to-fuel rail 80
Fuel pressure sensor-to-fuel rail 100
Fuel rail-to-cylinder head cover bolt 22
High pressure line clamp nut 8
High pressure line-to-fuel injector fitting 28
High pressure line-to-fuel rail fitting 28
High pressure line-to-high pressure pump fitting 28
High pressure pump-to-accessory bracket bolt 20
- Tighten the long bolts an additional 180° plus an
additional
(½ turn)
- Tighten the short bolts an additional 45° plus an
additional
(⅛ turn)
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolt 8
Lower air filter housing-to-body bolt 8
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor-to-upper air filter housing 3.5
2.0L CJAA (TDI)

Oil dipstick guide tube-to-throttle valve control module 10

bolt
Engine –

Sealing cap-to-cylinder head cover bolt 5

Tensioning plate-to-cylinder head cover nut 10
Throttle valve control module-to-Exhaust Gas 10
Recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid valve
with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) potentiometer bolt
Upper air filter housing-to-lower air filter housing bolt 5
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ENGINE MECHANICAL – 2.0L
CBFA, CCTA
General, Technical Data
Engine Number Location

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The engine code is also printed on the
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cylinder block behind the oil filter.
AG.

36 VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012

 Engine Data

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Code letters CBFA CCTA
Manufactured from 10.09 from 06.08

Engine –
Emissions values SULEV 1) ULEV 2 2)
Displacement liter 2.0 2.0
Output kW at RPM 147 @ 5100 147 @ 5100
Torque Nm at RPM 280 @ 1700 280 @ 1700
Bore diameter mm 82.5 agen AG. Volkswa82.5
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Research Octane Number (RON) a 95 95 c
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c
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Ignition sequence 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2

d
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Turbocharger, Supercharger Turbocharger Turbocharger

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Variable valve timing Yes Yes

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Valves per cylinder 4 4

Oil pressure control No No
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1)
SULEV = Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.
2)
ULEV = Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle.
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 Engine Assembly – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Volkswa
n AG. gen AG
Component wage does
Fastener Nm
Volks not
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Bolts and nuts thor M6 e 10
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wit
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additional 180°

h re
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(½ turn)

spec
urposes, in part or in wh

Engine mount-to-body bolt 1) - 40 plus an

t to the co
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Engine mount-to-engine mount bracket - 60 plus an

rrectne
bolt 1) additional 90°
(¼ turn)

s
Pendulum support-to-subframe bolt 1) - 100 plus an

s
2)

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additional 90°

inform
(¼ turn)
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additional 90°

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(¼ turn)

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Transmission mount-to-transmission mount - 60 plus an
AG.

bracket bolt 1) additional 90°

(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Install the pendulum support-to-transmission bolts first, then the pendulum support-
to-subframe bolt.

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 nA gen AG
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Volks not
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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CBFA,
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Cylinder Block Bearing Shell Identification

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The cylinder block bearing shell identification is by co Vo
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cted
located on either the oil pan sealing surface or on the
agen
Prote AG.
top (transmission side) of the cylinder block.

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Letter on cylinder block Color of bearing

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W White

40 VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012

 Bearing Cap Bearing Shell Identification

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

AG. Vo

Engine –
agen
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The identification on the crankshaft is for the lower bearing shell. cop
by
cted
Note the letter and match it to the color identification in the table. Prote

Letter on crankshaft Color of bearing

S Black
R Red
G Yellow
B Blue
W White

VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012 41

 Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Air conditioning compressor-to-accessory age- n
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bracket bolt Vol ot g
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ris
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rod bolt 1) ho additional 90°
ut a
ss (¼ turn)

le
M9 45 plus an

un d
additional 90°
itte
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(¼ turn)
ot p

Dual mass flywheel/drive plate-to- - 60 plus an

is n

crankshaft bolt 1) additional 90°

ole,

(¼ turn)
urposes, in part or in wh

Generator-to-accessory bracket bolt - 23

Pressure relief valve - 27
Ribbed belt tensioner-to-accessory bracket - 10
bolt
Sensor wheel-to-crankshaft screw 1) - 10 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
cial p

Vibration damper-to-crankshaft bolt 1) - 150 plus an

additional 90°
mer

(¼ turn)
com

1)
Replace fastener(s).
te or
iva
pr
r
fo
ng

yi
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t. rig
gh ht
pyri Vo
by
co lksw
by
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 Crankshaft Dimensions

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Reconditioning Crankshaft bearing Connecting rod
dimension in mm 1) pin diameter bearing pin diameter

Engine –
Basic dimension 58.00 47.80
1)
The preparation of worn crankshafts is not provided.

Piston Ring End Gaps

Piston ring New Wear limit
dimensions in mm
Compression ring 0.20 to 0.40 0.8
Oil scraping ring 0.25 to 0.50 0.8

Piston Ring Clearance

Piston ring New Wear limit
dimensions in mm
1st compression ring 0.06 to 0.09 0.20
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olksw
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ris
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Piston and Cylinder Dimensions
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mm diameter
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Basic dimension 82.465 1) 82.51

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1)
Measurements without graphite coating (thickness = 0.02 mm). The graphite
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VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012 43

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Accessory Assembly Bracket
Tightening Specifications

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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 20
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)

44 VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012

 Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Engine –
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2 Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence 9

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VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012 45

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mm
Crankshaft Assembly Tightening Specifications

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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 and A in sequence Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence 65
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
4 Tighten bolts A 20
5 Tighten bolts A an additional
90° (¼ turn)

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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CBFA,

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

CCTA

Engine –
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Balance shaft-to-cylinder block bolt - 9
Balance shaft timing chain guide rail-to- - 20
cylinder block guide pin
Balance shaft timing chain tensioner-to- - 85
cylinder block
Balance shaft timing chain tensioning rail- - 20
to-cylinder block guide pin
Ball stud-to-cylinder head cover - 5
Bearing bracket-to-cylinder head bolt - 9
Bearing bracket-to-exhaust camshaft bolt 1) M6 8 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
G. Volksw
M8 20 plus an kswagen A
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additional y V90°
edb
(¼
r turn)
is
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Camshaft adjustment valve 1-to-upper - aut 9
s s
timing chain cover bolt
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Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor-to- - 9

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cylinder block bolt

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Camshaft timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder - 9

ot p

block bolt
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Camshaft timing chain guide rail-to-cylinder - 20

hole

block guide pin

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Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail-to- - 20

cylinder block guide pin
Control valve-to-intake camshaft 3) - 35
Cylinder head mounting plate/connecting - 9
piece bolt
l purpos

Heat shield-to-bracket bolt - 9

Heat shield-to-cylinder head bolt - 20
ercia

Mounting plate/connection piece to cylinder 5

head bolt
m
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Oil dipstick guide tube/camshaft adjustment - 9

c

valve 1-to-upper timing chain cover bolt

or
e

Oil dipstick guide tube-to-cylinder head bolt - 9

at
riv

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid - 9

p
or

valve-to-cylinder head bolt 2)

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n

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VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012 47
 Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Fastener Nm
size
Transport strap-to-cylinder head bolt - 25
Vacuum pump-to-cylinder head bolt - 9
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Engine code CBFA only.
3)
Left hand threads.

Valve Dimensions

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Dimension Intake valve Exhaust valve

Diameter a mm 33.85 ± 0.10 28.0 ± 0.1
Diameter b mm 5.98 ± 0.007 5.955 ± 0.007
c mm 103.97 101.87
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NOTE: Intake and exhaust valves must not be
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Compression Pressures
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Bar positive pressure Bar positive pressure cylinders

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Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications

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2.0L CBFA, CCTA

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Step Component Nm
Cop
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t.
gh
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2 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence an additional
cop
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cted
90° (¼ turn) Prote
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
4 Tighten bolts (Æ) 8
5 Tighten bolts (Æ) an additional
90° (¼ turn)

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 ot g
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Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications

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2 Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence 8
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3 Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence an additional

90° (¼ turn)

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 Crankcase Ventilation Tightening Specification

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Engine –
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Step Component Nm
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Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications

spec
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rrectness of i
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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence, in Hand-tighten
several stages
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 9

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 Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening
Specifications with 15 Bolts

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Step Component Nm
AG.

1 Tighten bolts 1 through 15 in sequence 8

2 Tighten bolts 1 through 15 in sequence an additional
45° (⅛ turn)

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 es, in
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Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

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Specifications with 8 Bolts

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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence 4
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence an additional
45° (⅛ turn)

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 ur
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Lubrication – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Fastener Nm

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Oil baffle-to-upper oil pan bolt - t. C 9
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Oil drain plug-to-lower oil pan - 30
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Oil filter element-to-accessory bracket - 22
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Oil intake pipe-to-oil pump bolt - 9

Oil pressure switch-to-accessory bracket - 20
Oil pump drive chain tensioner guide pin-to- - 9
cylinder block bolt
Oil pump-to-upper oil pan bolt M6 9
M8 20

Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications

Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 14 in sequence Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 14 in sequence 15
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 14 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)

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 es, in par
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Oil Pan Tightening Specifications

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

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Engine –
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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 20 in sequence Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 20 in sequence 8
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 20 in sequence an additional
45° (⅛ turn)

VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2012 55

 ,
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Oil Separator Tightening Specification

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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence 9

Cooling System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
After run coolant pump bracket bolt 8
After run coolant pump bracket-to-upper oil pan bolt 40
Coolant expansion tank bolt 5
Coolant fan shroud nut 10
Coolant pump connecting piece bolt 9
Coolant pump toothed belt guard bolt 9
Engine coolant temperature sensor retaining plate to 4
coolant pump bolt
Front coolant pipe bolt 3.5
Radiator fan shroud bolt 5
Radiator-to-charge air pipe bolt 3) 5
Small coolant pipe bolt 9
Toothed belt drive gear-to-balance shaft bolt 1) 2) 10 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Has left hand threads.
3)
Eos, GTI, Passat and CC only.

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db
rise
tho
s au
s

le
Coolant Pump Tightening Specification

d un

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

itte
rm
pe

Engine –
ot
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hole
es, in part or in w
l purpos
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com r
te o
riva
rp
g fo
n

Step Component Nm
yi
Cop
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence gh
t.
9
pyri
co
by
cted
Prote G.

Fuel Supply – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor - 10
with Accelerator Pedal Position 2 (APP2)
sensor-to-body bolt
Air filter housing-to-Leak Detection Pump - 3
(LDP) bracket bolt
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister - 8
bolt 3)
Fuel filler tube-to-body bolt - 10
Fuel tank locking ring - 110
Fuel tank securing strap-to-underbody - 25
bolt 1)
Leak Detection Pump (LDP)-to-Leak - 2
Detection Pump (LDP) bracket bolt
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket-to- - 6
body nut
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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Turbocharger, G-Charger – 2.0L CBFA,
CCTA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Charge Air Cooler (CAC) mounting bolt 5
Charge air pipe bolt 8

Charge air pipe clamp 5.5

Charge air pressure sensor-to-charge air pipe bolt 5
Coolant return pipe-to-turbocharger banjo bolt 38
Coolant return pipe-to-turbocharger bolt 9
Coolant supply pipe-to-cylinder block banjo bolt 38
Coolant supply pipe-to-cylinder block bolt 9
Coolant supply pipe-to-turbocharger banjo bolt 38
Cylinder block bracket bolt 2) 30
Cylinder head fastening strip nut 1)w3)agen AG. Volkswagen AG doe 30
ks s no
Cylinder head heat shield bolt y Vol t gu20
b ara
ed
Drive axle heat shield obolt
ris 20 ntee
th or
Oil return pipe-to-cylinder
au block bolt 9 ac
ss
Oil return pipe-to-turbocharger bolt 9

ce
le
un

pt
Oil supply pipe-to-cylinder block bolt 9

an
d
itte

y li
Oil supply pipe-to-turbocharger banjo bolt 33
erm

ab
ility
Oil supply pipe-to-turbocharger bolt 9
ot p

wit
is n

Turbocharger bracket bolt 2) 30

h re
ole,

Turbocharger connection bolt 9

urposes, in part or in wh

Turbocharger recirculation valve-to-turbocharger bolt 7

Vacuum diaphragm-to-turbocharger bolt 10
Wastegate bypass regulator valve-to-turbocharger bolt 3
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Lubricate the bolt with hot bolt paste. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
3)
Lubricate the studs of the exhaust manifold with hot bolt paste. Refer to the
Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
cial p
mer

atio
om

n
c

i
or

n thi
te

sd
iva

o
pr

cum
r
fo

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

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u

an
d
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications

wit
is n

2.0L CBFA, CCTA

h re
ole,

spec
urposes, in part or in wh

Engine –
t to the co
rrectness o
cial p

f inform
mer

atio
om

n
c

i
or

n thi
te

sd
iva

o
pr

cum
r
fo

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Step Component Prote AG. Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 5
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 12
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 16
4 Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in sequence 25

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 yw
ot
, is n

ith r
hole

espe
Exhaust System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA
es, in part or in w

ct to the
Fastener Tightening Specifications

correctness of in
Component Nm
Clamping sleeve nut
l purpos

- Individual clamp 25
- Continuous clamp 35
ercia

fo
Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter-to-exhaust 40

rm
m

atio
manifold/turbocharger nut 1) 3)
om

n in
c

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 55

or

thi
e

Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor bracket-to- 25

t

sd
a
riv

underbody nut 3)

o
rp

cu
fo

m
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor-to-bracket 9

en
ng

t.
yi
nut 2)
Co
Cop py
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve bolt 2) 9
t. rig
gh ht
yri by
Suspended mount-to-subframe bolt 25
cop Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Suspended mount-to-underbody bolt Prote AG. 25
Tunnel bridge-to-underbody bolt 25
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Engine code CBFA only.
3)
Lubricate the stud bolts on the exhaust manifold/turbocharger with hot bolt paste (G
052 112 A3).

Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Technical Data
Engine codes CBFA and CCTA
Idle check
Idle speed (RPM) 1) 640 to 800
Engine Speed (RPM) limitation Approximately 6500
1)
If the Engine Control Module (ECM) voltage supply drops below 12 volts, the idle
speed is increased in stages up to 990 RPM. Idle speed is not adjustable.

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2.0L CBFA, CCTA

Component Fastener Nm
size

Engine –
Fuel rail adapter (VAS 6394/2) 27 -
Fuel pressure sensor-to-pressure sensor 27 -
tester (VAS 6394/1)
Fuel pressure sensor-to-fuel rail 2) - 27
Fuel supply line union nut to high pressure - 18
pump
Fuel supply line union nut-to-fuel rail - 18
Fuel supply line connection-to-fuel rail 1) - 22
agen AG. Volkswagpressure
High pressure fuel line connection-to-high
en AG
do pump 1)
w es no
olks t gu
- With inner threads d by V - ara 40
se nte
- With outer threads ori - 25
eo
uth ra
High pressuress a pump-to-cylinder head M6 8 plus an
c
bolt 1)
additional 90°

ce
e
nl

pt
du

(¼ turn)

an
itte

y li
M8 20
erm

ab
ility
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor-to- - 5
ot p

wit
intake manifold bolt
, is n

h re
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolt
hole

spec
- First pass, tighten to - 3
es, in part or in w

t to the co
- Final pass, tighten to - 9
Intake manifold support-to-cylinder block - 23
bolt

rrectness of i
Intake manifold support-to-intake manifold - 10
nut
l purpos

Knock Sensor (KS) bolt - 20

Lower air filter housing-to-body bolt - 8
nform
ercia

Throttle valve control module-to-intake - 5

m

at

manifold bolt
om

ion

Upper air filter housing-to-lower air filter - 1.5

c

in t
or

housing bolt
his
ate

do
riv

1)
Replace fastener(s).
p

cum
or

2)
Coat the threads with clean engine oil.
f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

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ho e
aut
ss

le
d un
Ignition – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA

itte
rm
pe
Technical Data

ot
, is n
Engine codes CBFA and CCTA

hole
Ignition sequence 1-3-4-2

es, in part or in w
Spark plugs
VW/Audi 101 905 631 H
Electrode gap 1.0 to 1.1 mm
Tightening specifications 25 Nm
l purpos

Change intervals Refer to Maintenance Intervals Rep.

Gr. 03
ercia

Fastener Tightening Specifications

m
com

Component Nm
r
te o

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor bolt 10

iva

Engine Speed (RPM) sensor bolt 10

r
rp

Knock Sensor (KS) bolt 20

g fo
n

Spark plug op
yi
25
t. C yri
gh gh
pyri Vo
t by
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

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l purpos
ENGINE MECHANICAL – 2.0L CRZA

ercia
General, Technical Data

m
com
Engine Number Location

r
te o
riva
rp
g fo
n
yi
Cop
ht.
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw

2.0L CRZA
cted agen

Engine –
Prote AG.

The engine number (engine code and serial number) is

located on the left side at the engine/transmission partition.
The engine code is also stamped on the right side of
the cylinder head and on the cylinder block.

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ot p
, is n
Engine Data

hole
es, in part or in w
Engine code CRZA
Manufactured from 10.11
Emission values in accordance with ULEV II
Displacement cm3 1984
Output KW at RPM 188 @ 6000

l purpos
Torque Nm at RPM 330 @ 2500
Bore diameter mm 82.5

ercia
Stroke mm 92.8

m
Compression ratio 9.8

om
Valves per cylinder 4

or c
Research Octane Number (RON) 98

ate
iv
Fuel injection, ignition Motronic MED 9.1

r
rp
fo
Mixture generation Uniform

ng
yi
Knock control 2 sensors Cop
Oxygen Sensor (O2) regulation 2 sensors
t.
gh
yri
Catalytic converter Yes cop
by
cted
Variable valve timing Yes Prote
Electronic Power Control (EPC) Yes

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Engine Assembly – 2.0L CRZA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Bolts and nuts M6 10
olks w M7
agen AG 15
n AG. V
wage M8 does
Volks not g 25
d by M10 u40
ara
e nt
ris
tho M12 60 ee o
au ra
c
ss

2.0L CRZA
ce
e

Engine Mount Tightening Specifications

nl

Engine –
pt
du

an
itte

y li
erm

ab
ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
es, in part or in w

t to the co
rrectness of i
l purpos

nf
ercia

orm
m

atio
om

n in
or c

thi
te

sd
iva

o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
Component Nm
t. rig
gh ht
yri by
Bolts A 1) 20 plus an
cop Vo
by lksw
cted
additional 90°
agen
Prote AG.
(¼ turn)
Bolts B 1) 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Bolts C 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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 ,
hole
es, in part or in w
Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications

l purpos
mercia
com r
te o
riva
rp
g fo
n
yi
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

Component Nm
Bolts 1 1) 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Bolts 2 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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 Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
byV gu
a
ed
ris
tho
au
ss

le
un

2.0L CRZA
d

Engine –
itte
rm
pe ot
, is n
hole
es, in part or in w

Component Nm
l purpos

Bolts A with a strength category of 8.8 1) 40 plus an

additional 90°
(¼ turn)
ercia

Bolts A with a strength category of 10.9 1) 50 plus an

m

additional 90°
com

(¼ turn)
r
te o

Bolt B 1) 100 plus an

iva

additional 90°
r
rp

(¼ turn)
g fo
n

1)
Replace fastener(s). op
yi
. C
ht
rig
copy yV
olks
by wag
cted en
Prote AG.

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 . Volkswagen AG
gen AG
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block Vol – 2.0L CRZA
a does
ksw not
by gu
ara
ed n
ris
Upper Crankshaft aBearing
ut
ho Identification
ss

le
un d
itte
erm
ot p
is n
ole,
urposes, in part or in wh
cial p
mmer
co
te or
iva
pr
r

The upper bearing shells are allocated to the cylinder block

fo
ng

with the correct thickness by the factory. Colored dots

i
py
Co
identify the bearing thicknesses. The letters marked on the ht.
rig ht
lower sealing surface of the cylinder block identify which py by
co Vo
by lksw
bearing thickness must be installed in which location. cted agen
Prote AG.

Letter on cylinder block Color of bearing

G Yellow
B Blue
W White

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Air conditioning compressor-to-accessory bracket bolt 25
Coolant pump-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Coolant thermostat housing-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Connecting rod bearing cap-to-connecting rod bolt 1) 45 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Crankshaft bearing cap-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 65 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Crankshaft toothed belt gear-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 90 plus an

2.0L CRZA
Engine –
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Dual mass flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
n AG. Volkswagen AG additional 90°
wage does
Vo lks (¼noturn)
t gu
by
Engine mount bracket-to-cylinder ed block bolt 45 arant
oris ee
Engine Speed (RPM) sensor-to-cylinder
aut
h block bolt 10 or
ac
s
Generator-to-accessory bracket bolt/nut
s 23

ce
le
un

Idler roller-to-cylinder head bolt 25

pt
an
d
itte

Idler roller-to-sealing flange bolt 35

y li
erm

ab
Intake manifold support-to-cylinder block bolt 23

ility
ot p

Knock Sensor (KS)-to-cylinder block bolt 3) 20

wit
is n

h re
Lower toothed belt guard-to-cylinder block bolt 8
ole,

spec
Oil filter adapter-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 15 plus an
urposes, in part or in wh

additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Pressure relief valve bolt 27
Rear toothed belt guard-to-cylinder head bolt 2) 10
Ribbed belt tensioner-to-accessory bracket bolt 23
Sealing flange-to-cylinder block bolt 15
cial p

Sensor wheel-to-crankshaft screw 1) 10 plus an

form

additional 90°
mer

(¼ turn)
atio
om

Sprocket-to-camshaft bolt 1) 50 plus an

n
c

i
or

additional 90°
thi
te

sd
a

(¼ turn)
iv

o
pr

Toothed belt tensioner-to-cylinder head stud bolt nut 25

um
r
fo

en
ng

Upper toothed belt guard-to-cylinder head bolt 10

t.
yi Co
op
Vibration damper-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 20 plus an C py
t. rig
gh ht
additional 90°
copyri by
Vo
(¼ turn) by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Install using locking fluid.
3)
The tightening specification affects the function of the Knock Sensor (KS).

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 Crankshaft Dimensions
Honing dimensions in Connecting rod Crankshaft bearing
mm bearing pin diameter
pin diameter
Basic dimension 54.00
AG. Volks-0.017
wagen AG 47.80 -0.022
agen does
olksw -0.037 not -0.042
yV gu
1st oversize db 53.75 -0.017 47.55
ara
tee -0.022
se n
ri
utho -0.037 -0.042
or
sa ac
2nd oversize s 53.50 -0.017 47.30 -0.022

ce
e
nl

pt
-0.037 -0.042
du

an
itte

Stage III 53.25 -0.017 47.05 -0.022

y li
erm

ab
-0.037 -0.042

ility
ot p

wit
, is n

h re
Piston Ring End Gaps
hole

spec
Piston ring New Wear limit
es, in part or in w

t to the co
dimensions in mm
Compression ring 0.20 to 0.40 0.8
Oil scraping ring 0.25 to 0.50 0.8

rrectness of i
l purpos

Piston Ring Clearance

Piston ring New Wear limit

nform
ercia

dimensions in mm
m

at
1st compression ring 0.06 to 0.09 0.20
om

ion
c

2nd compression ring 0.03 to 0.06 0.15

in t
or

his
e

Oil scraping rings Cannot be measured

at

do
priv

cum
or

Piston and Cylinder Dimensions

f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
op
Honing dimension in Piston diameter Cylinder bore
C py
t. rig
gh ht
mm copyri by
Vo diameter
Basic dimension 82.465 1) 82.51
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.
1)
Measurements without graphite coating (thickness = 0.02 mm). The graphite
coating wears off.

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y ua
db ran
rise tee
tho or
au ac
ss
Accessory Assembly Bracket

ce
e
nl

pt
du

an
Tightening Specification

itte

y
erm
ot p
, is n
hole
es, in part or in w
l purpos

2.0L CRZA
Engine –
mercia
r com
te o
a
priv

cu
or

m
f

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
py
Step Component Nm
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
1 Tighten bolts A through F in sequence Prote
40
AG.

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 n AG. Volkswagen AG
Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications
Vol
ksw
age
by
ed
oris
th
au
ss

e
nl
du
itte
erm
ot p
, is n
hole
es, in part or in w
l purpos
mercia
com
e or

Step Component Nm
at
iv

1 Tighten bolts (Æ) Hand-tighten

r
orp

2 Tighten bolts (Æ) 15

f
ng

yi
Cop
ht.
rig
copy
by
cted
Prote AG.

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ercia
mm
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CRZA

r co
te o
iva
Fastener Tightening Specifications

r
rp
fo
Component Nm

ng
yi
Camshaft adjuster-to-camshaft bolt . Cop 20 plus an py
rig
ht
py
rig additional 45°
by
ht
(⅛ turn)
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Camshaft adjustment valve 1-to-housing bolt Prote 4
AG.

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor-to-cylinder head bolt 10

Camshaft timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder block bolt 10
Crankcase ventilation valve-to-cylinder head cover bolt 4

2.0L CRZA
Exhaust manifold stud bolt-to-cylinder head 20

Engine –
Guide frame-to-cylinder head bolt 1) 8 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Housing-to-cylinder head cover bolt 10
Intake manifold stud bolt-to-cylinder head 10
Sprocket-to-camshaft bolt 1) 50 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
Toothed belt tensioner stud bolt-to-cylinder head 10
Transport strap-to-cylinder head bolt 25
Wire bracket-to-housing bolt 10
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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 Valve Dimensions

AG. Volkswagen AG d
agen oes
olksw not
byV gu
ara
ed
ris nte
ho eo
aut ra
ss c

ce
le
un

pt
an
d
itte

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ab
pe

ility
ot

wit
, is n

h re
hole

spec
Dimension Intake valve Exhaust valve
es, in part or in w

t to the co
Diameter a mm 33.75 to 33.95 27.90 to 28.10
Diameter b mm 5.98 5.95
c mm 103.97 101.87

rrectness of i
α ∠° 45 45
l purpos

NOTE: Intake and exhaust valves must not be

refaced by grinding. Only lapping is permitted.

nform
ercia

Compression Pressures
m

a
com

tion in

New Wear limit Difference between

r
te o

thi

Bar positive pressure Bar positive pressure cylinders

s
iva

do

Bar positive pressure

r
rp

cum
fo

11.0 to 14.0 7.0 Max. 3.0

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

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urposes, in part or i
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications

ss of in
cial p

form
mer

atio
m
r co

n in
te o

thi
sd
va
ri

o
rp

cum
fo

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht

2.0L CRZA
rig by
py

Engine –
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence 40
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)

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 ny
itte

lia
erm

bil
ot p

it
, is n
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification

hole
es, in part or in w
l purpos
mercia
r com
o

thi
te

s
iva

do
pr

cum
r
fo

en
ng

i t.
py Co
t. Co py
rig
h ht
rig by
copy Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote AG.

Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 14 in sequence in 10
several stages

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Lubrication – 2.0L CRZA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Chain tensioner with tensioning rail-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Charge air pipe-to-oil pan bolt 8
AG. Volkswagen AG d
Engine oil cooler-to-oil filter adapter bolt swagen 15 oes
k not
y Vol gu
Oil drain plug-to-lower oil pan d b 30 ara
ris1)e nte
Oil filter adapter-to-cylinder block bolttho 15 plus an eo
au ra
ss additional 90° c
(¼ turn)

ce
e
nl
du

2.0L CRZA
Oil filter housing-to-oil filter adapter 25

Engine –
itte
erm

Oil intake pipe-to-oil pump with balance shaft drive bolt 8

ot p

Oil level thermal sensor-to-oil pan bolt 10

, is n

Oil pan-to-cylinder block/sealing flange bolt 15

hole

Oil pan-to-transmission bolt 40

Oil pressure switch ground wire-to-oil filter adapter bolt 15
es, in part or in w

Oil pressure switch-to-oil filter adapter 21

Oil pump with balance shaft drive-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 15 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
l purpos

Sealing flange-to-cylinder block bolt 15

Sprocket-to-oil pump bolt 1) 20 plus an
additional 90°
ercia

(¼ turn)
mm

Windage tray-to-oil pump with balance shaft drive 2) 9

co

40
te or

Replace fastener(s).
a

1)
riv

2)
For bolt clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Oil Pump and Balance Shaft Drive, items 6
orp

and 8.
f
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

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 urpo
cial p
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications

mmer
o
or c
ate
priv
r
fo
ng
yi
Cop
t. gh
gh
pyri Vo
t by
co lksw
by
cted agen
Prote AG.

Step Component Nm
1 Tighten all the oil pan to cylinder block bolts in Hand-tighten
sequence
2 Tighten oil pan to transmission bolts Æ Hand-tighten
3 Tighten all the oil pan to cylinder block bolts 1 Hand-tighten
through 20 in sequence
4 Tighten the oil pan to transmission bolts Æ 40
5 Tighten all the oil pan to cylinder block bolts in 15
sequence

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Coolant fan-to-fan shroud nut pyri
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Coolant line-to-thermostat housing bolt 10
Coolant pump-to-cylinder block bolt 15

2.0L CRZA
Coolant recirculation pump-to-bracket bolt 5

Engine –
Coolant recirculation pump line nut 2) 3
5
Radiator fan shroud bolt 5
Radiator-to-lock carrier bolt 5
Thermostat housing-to-cylinder block bolt 15
Water connection-to-cylinder head bolt 10
1)
For bolt clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Cooling System Components Overview,
Engine Side, items 1, 2 and 17.
2)
For bolt clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Coolant Recirculation Pump Overview, items
1 and 10.

Fuel Supply – 2.0L CRZA

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor with Accelerator 10
Pedal Position 2 (APP2) sensor-to-body bolt
Air filter housing-to-Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket 3
bolt
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister bolt 8
Fuel filler tube-to-body bolt 10
Fuel tank locking ring 110
Fuel tank securing strap-to-underbody bolt 1) 25
Leak Detection Pump (LDP)-to-Leak Detection Pump 2
(LDP) bracket bolt
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket-to-body nut 6
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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Turbocharger, G-Charger – 2.0L CRZA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Bracket-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) bolt 5
Bracket-to-cylinder head nut 1) 3) 30
Charge air pipe bolt 10
Charge air pipe clamp n AG. Volkswagen AG 5.5
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Coolant return pipe bracket-to-cylinder
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Heat shield/vent tube-to-turbocharger bolt 9

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Oil return pipe-to-cylinder block bolt 9

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Oil return pipe-to-turbocharger bolt 9

Oil supply pipe-to-cylinder block banjo bolt 30
Oil supply pipe-to-cylinder block bolt 9
Oil supply pipe-to-turbocharger banjo bolt 30
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Oil supply pipe-to-turbocharger bolt 9

Structure-borne sound actuator-to-bracket nut 15
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Structure-borne sound actuator bracket-to-plenum 8

chamber bolt
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Structure-borne sound control module-to-bracket bolt 8

Structure-borne sound control module bracket-to-plenum 8
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Wastegate bypass regulator valve-to-turbocharger bolt 3
1)
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2)
Lubricate the bolt with hot bolt paste. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
3)
Lubricate the studs of the exhaust manifold with hot bolt paste. Refer to the
Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

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Clamping sleeve nut 23

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Cross member-to-underbody bolt 25

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Exhaust pipe with catalytic converter-to-exhaust 40
manifold/turbocharger nut 1) 2)
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 55
Suspended mount-to-subframe bolt 25
Suspended mount-to-underbody bolt 25

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2.0L CRZA
Replace fastener(s).

Engine –
1)

2)
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System designation Motronic MED 9.1
Part number: Refer to the Parts Catalog
Engine Speed (RPM) RPM Approximately 6800
limitation
1)
If the Engine Control Module (ECM) voltage supply drops below 12 volts, the idle
speed is increased in stages up to 990 RPM. Idle speed is not adjustable.

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Adapter (VAS 6394/2)-to-fuel rail 22
Fuel pressure sensor-to-pressure sensor tester (VAS 22
6394/1)
Fuel pressure sensor-to-fuel rail 2) 22
Fuel rail-to-intake manifold bolt 8
Heat shield-to-engine cover/upper air filter housing bolt 7
High pressure pipe bracket bolt 3
High pressure pipe union nut-to-high pressure pump 27
High pressure pipe union nut-to-threaded connection 27
High pressure pump-to-cylinder head bolt 10
Intake air temperature sensor-to-intake manifold bolt 5
Intake flap motor with intake manifold runner position 7
sensor-to-intake manifold bolt
Intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolt/nut n AG. Volkswagen AG do 10
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Intake manifold stud bolt-to-cylinder
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Intake manifold support-to-bonded rubber bushing nut 10
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Threaded connection-to-high pressure pump 1) 30
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Ignition – 2.0L CRZA
Technical Data
Engine code CRZA
Ignition sequence 1-3-4-2
Spark plugs
VW/Audi 101 905 631 H
Electrode gap 0.7 to 0.8 mm
Tightening specification 25 Nm
Change intervals Refer to the Maintenance Intervals,
Rep. Gr. 03

2.0L CRZA
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Knock Sensor (KS) bolt 20
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Engine Mechanical –
2.5L CBTA, CBUA
General, Technical Data
Engine Number

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the rear side of the engine, above the cylinder block/upper
oil pan partition. In addition, a sticker with the engine code
and serial number is applied to the cylinder head cover.
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 Engine Data
Engine code CBTA CBUA
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Torque Nm at RPM 240 @ 4250 240 @ 4250
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Bore diameter mm 82.5 82.5

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Stroke mm 92.8 92.8

Compression ratio 9.5 9.5
Valves per cylinder 4 4
Research Octane minimum 95 unleaded 3) 95 unleaded 3)
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Fuel injection, ignition Motronic ME Motronic ME

2.5L CBTA, CBUA

7.1.1 4) 7.1.1 4)
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680 5)

Engine –
mm

Engine speed (RPM) limitation approximately approximately

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Turbocharger, G-charger No No
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system
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Golf from MY 2009 No Yes
1)
ULEV 2: Ultra Low Emission Vehicle 2.
2)
SULEV: Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle.
3)
Unleaded RON 91 is permitted but performance is reduced.
4)
From MY 2010 Motronic ME 17.5
5)
Applies to manual and automatic transmissions. If the voltage supply for the Engine
Control Module (ECM) drops below 12 volts, the idle speed gradually increases up
to 780 RPM.

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Cylinder Numbering
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
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M8 25
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2.5L CBTA, CBUA

Engine –

Component Nm
Bolts 1 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn) 1)
Bolts 2 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn) 1)
Bolts 3 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn) 1)
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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 Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications
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 Pendulum Support Tightening Specifications

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Secure the pendulum support to the transmission first and then

Engine –
to the subframe. To remove, first remove bolt B, then bolts A.
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Bolt B 1) - 100 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.5L CBTA,
CBUA
Crankshaft Upper Bearing Shell (for
Cylinder Block) Allocation

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with the correct thickness from the factory. Colored dots

identify the bearing thicknesses. The letters marked on the
lower sealing surface of the cylinder block identify which
bearing thickness must be installed in which location.
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Crankshaft Lower Bearing Shell

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Bearing shells with the correct thickness are allocated to the bearing
cap at the factory. Colored dots on the sides of the bearing shells
identify bearing shell thickness. The allocation of the bearing shell for
the bearing cap is identified by a series of letters on the crankshaft/
vibration damper pulley flange. The first letter of the row of letters
represents bearing “1”, the second letter is for bearing “2”, etc.
Letter on crankshaft/vibration Colored dot on bearing shell
damper pulley flange
R Red
G Yellow
B Blue
W White
NOTE: Æ points in direction of travel.

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm

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Air conditioning compressor-to-accessory bracket bolt py
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Air conditioning compressor ribbed belt tensioner-to- ht. 35 yri
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Axial bearing disc-to-cylinder block bolt 10
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Belt tensioner to accessory bracket 35
Bracket-to-cylinder block bolt 25
Brake booster vacuum pump-to-control housing cover 10
bolt
Connecting rod bearing cap-to-connecting rod bolt 1) 4) 30 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Control housing cover-to-cylinder block bolt 25
Coolant pipe bolt/nut 10
Coolant pump-to-cylinder block bolt 10
Cover plate to cylinder block bolt 10
Crankshaft bearing cap-to-cylinder block bolt 1) 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Crankshaft/vibration damper pulley-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 2)
50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Cylinder block locking bolt 45
Double chain sprocket (drive wheel)-to-cylinder block 60 plus an
bolt 1) additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Drive plate/flywheel-to-crankshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Engine mount-to-accessory bracket bolt 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Engine Speed (RPM) sensor-to-control housing cover 5
bolt
Exhaust camshaft sprocket-to-camshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Generator and coolant pump ribbed belt tensioner-to- 35
accessory bracket bolt
Intake camshaft adjuster-to-camshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Intake manifold support/oil dipstick guide tube-to-cylinder 25
block bolt

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Oil filter bracket-to-cylinder block bolt 25

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Oil pump drive chain tensioner-to-cylinder block bolt 10

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Pressure relief valve 27

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Sealing flange-to-cylinder block bolt 10
Shield-to-cylinder block bolt 10
Tensioning rail pin-to-cylinder block 40
Thermostat housing-to-cylinder block bolt 10

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Timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder head bolt 10
Upper idler pulley with bracket-to-accessory bracket bolt 8
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1)

2)
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3)
Tightening specifications affect the function of the Knock Sensor (KS).
4)
Lubricate the threads and contact surface.
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Crankshaft Dimensions
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1st oversize 57.75 -0.02 47.55 -0.022
-0.042 -0.042
2nd oversize 57.50 -0.022 47.30 -0.022
-0.042 -0.042
Stage III 57.25 -0.022 47.05 -0.022
-0.042 -0.042

Piston and Cylinder Dimensions

Honing dimension in Piston diameter Cylinder bore
mm diameter
Basic dimension 82.465 1) 82.51
1)
Measurement does not include the graphite coating (thickness = 0.02 mm). The
graphite coating wears away.

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Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)

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Piston ring New Wear limit

dimensions in mm
Compression rings 0.06 to 0.09 0.20
Oil scraping ring 0.03 to 0.06 0.15

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CBUA
Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm
Axial bearing disc-to-cylinder block bolt 10
Camshaft adjustment valve 1-to-cylinder head bolt
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2
Camshaft clamp (T40070)-to-camshaft bolt 20
mm

Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor-to-cylinder head bolt 10

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Camshaft timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder head bolt 10

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Cap-to-cylinder head bolt 10

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2.5L CBTA, CBUA

Exhaust camshaft sprocket-to-camshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°

Engine –
(¼ turn)
Guide frame-to-cylinder head bolt 1) 2) 8 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Intake camshaft adjuster-to-camshaft bolt 1) 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Locking bolt to cylinder block 30
Oil pump sprocket-to-oil pump bolt 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Oil pump timing chain tensioner-to-cylinder head bolt 10
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pipe-to-cylinder head bolt 10
Transport strap-to-cylinder head bolt 25
Wire bracket-to-chain compartment cover bolt 10
Wire bracket-to-cylinder head bolt 10
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Tighten the bolts working from the inside toward the outside in several stages.

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 Valve Dimensions

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Diameter a mm 26.80 to 27.00 29.80 to 30.00
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Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification

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Step Component Nm
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Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications

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Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence 40
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
4 Tighten bolts 13 10

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Lubrication – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Cylinder block locking bolt 45
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Oil pan drain plug 1) 30

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Oil pressure switch-to-oil filter bracket 20

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Oil pump align plate (T03005)-to-crankshaft bolt 30
Oil pump-to-cylinder block bolt 25
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Connecting piece-to-coolant thermostat housing bolt 5
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Radiator bracket-to-radiator bolt 5

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Rear coolant pipe bolt/nut 10

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Engine –
Fuel Supply – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA
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Component Nm
Accelerator pedal module-to-body bolt 10
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Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket bolt 4
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket-to-Leak Detection 8
Pump (LDP)/air filter housing bracket bolt
Locking ring 110
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Component Nm
Clamp nut 25
Exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head nut 1) 25
Front cross member-to-underbody nut 23
Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter-to-exhaust 25

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manifold nut 1)
Heat shield-to-exhaust manifold bolt 10

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head bolt
Suspended mount-to-subframe bolt 25
Suspended mount-to-underbody bolt 25
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Engine –
Step Component Nm
1 Tighten bolts 1 through 3 in sequence Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 3 in sequence 10

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Component ho
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Fuel rail-to-intake manifold bolt ss 3.5

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Intake manifold support-to-intake manifold bolt 16

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Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor with Intake Air Temperature 3
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Oil dipstick guide tube-to-cylinder block bolt 25
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 55
Throttle valve control module-to-intake manifold bolt 6.5

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Ignition – 2.5L CBTA, CBUA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor bolt 10
Knock Sensor (KS) bolt 1) 20
Spark plug 25
1)
Tightening specifications affect the function of the Knock Sensor (KS).

Technical Data
Engine codes BGP, BGQ CBTA and CBUA
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Manual transmission 0A4 (2).

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Drive axle flange diameter 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm

Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA) for the following:

• Individual gear ratios
• Transmission fluid specifications
• Clutch disc and pressure plate allocation

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Clutch – 0A4
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size AG. V
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Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolt 2) M6 13
M7 20
Transmission support-to-transmission - 20 plus an
bracket/transmission bolt 1) additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
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Controls, Housing – 0A4
Fastener Tightening Specifications

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size

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transmission housing bolt
Oil drain plug-to-clutch housing - 35
Oil fill plug-to-transmission housing - 35
Output shaft bearing mount-to-clutch - 25 plus an
housing nut 1) additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Sealing cap-to-transmission housing bolt - 25
Reverse gear selector fork-to-clutch - 25
housing bolt
Selector bracket-to-pin bolt 2) - 5
Shift housing-to-body nut M6 8
M8 25
Shift lever guide cover-to-shift housing - 5
bolt 2)
Shift lever-to-shift unit nut 1) - 23
Support pin-to-transmission housing bolt - 25
Synchronizer hub with drive gear and - 80 plus an
synchronizer ring for 5th gear plate spring- additional 90°
to-input shaft bolt 1) (¼ turn)
Transmission housing-to-clutch housing - 25 plus an
bolt 1) additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Transmission housing cover-to- - 18
transmission housing bolt
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
For shift levers and housings through 10.06.

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Transmission Mount Bracket to Transmission
Bolt Tightening Specification

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Step Component Nm
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Reverse Shaft Support to Transmission Housing
Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification

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1 Tighten bolt a Æ 30
2 Tighten bolt b (lower illustration 20
3 Tighten bolt c 25

Manual Trans. –
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Gears, Shafts – 0A4
Fastener Tightening Specification
Component Nm
Output shaft bearing support-to-clutch housing nut 1) 25 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
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0.725 to 0.749 0.700
0.750 to 0.774 0.725
0.775 to 0.799 0.750
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0.850 to 0.874 0.825
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0.900 to 0.924 0.875
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1.175 to 1.199 1.150
1.200 to 1.224 1.175
1.225 to 1.249 1.200
1.250 to 1.274 1.225

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 Bearing play Adjusting shim
Measured value (mm) Thickness (mm)
1.275 to 1.229 1.250
1.300 to 1.324 1.275
1.325 to 1.349 1.300
1.350 to 1.374 1.325
1.375 to 1.399 1.350
1.400 to 1.424 1.375
1.425 to 1.449 1.400
1.450 to 1.474 1.425
1.475 to 1.499 1.450
1.500 to 1.524 1.475
1.525 to 1.549 1.500
1.550 to 1.574 1.525
1.575 to 1.599 1.550
1.600 to 1.624 1.575
1.625 to 1.649 1.600
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bearing and the selected shim (1.175 mm in the
example) into the transmission housing using the.
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Manual transmission 02Q (2).

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Drive axle flange diameter 107 mm 107 mm
1)
Final drive for 1st through 4th gear.
2)
Final drive for 5th gear, 6th gear and reverse gear.
Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA) for the following:
• Individual gear ratios
• Transmission fluid specifications
• Clutch disc and pressure plate allocation

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Clutch – 02Q

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panel nut 1)

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M7 20
Slave cylinder with release bearing-to-transmission bolt 1)
- Slave cylinder with metal housing (without - 12
locking fluid)
- Slave cylinder with plastic housing (with - 15
locking fluid)
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Carefully tighten diagonally and in small stages so that the slave cylinder bolt tabs
do not break off.
3)
Loosen and tighten in small steps and in a diagonal sequence.

Manual Trans. –
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Item Bolt Quantity Nm

1 M12 x 55 1 80
With a long M8 threaded pin
2 M12 x 55 With a short M8 threaded 1 80
pin or
M12 x 50 Without threaded pin
3 M12 x 165 With an M8 threaded pin 2 80
Also starter to transmission
4 M10 x 105 1 40
5 M10 x 50 2 40
6 M12 x 70 or M12 x 65 1 80
- M6 x 8 Small flywheel cover plate 1 10
(not present on all engines)

Front Wheel Drive Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Fastener Nm
size
Backup lamp switch-to-transmission - 20
housing

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build date 6 December 2006“ 1) aluminum additional 90°
(¼ turn)
- Round head socket bolt = “from M9 15 plus an
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Adjustment Shim Table

Thickness in (mm)
1.45 1.75 2.05
1.50 1.80 2.10
1.55 1.85 2.15
1.60 1.90 2.20
Manual Trans. –

1.65 1.95 2.25

1.70 2.00
02Q

Tolerance variations make it possible to find the exact shim thickness

required. For the shim part number, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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Rear Final Drive, Differential – 02Q
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
Size
Flange shaft to threaded piece bolt - 33

All Wheel Drive Fastener Tightening Specifications

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bolt/nut
Gear shift unit-to-transmission housing bolt - 20
1)

Heat shield/driveshaft-to-bevel box - 25

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Locking bolt to transmission housing - 45

Oil fill or drain plug
- Multipoint socket head - 45
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mm

Right head shield/driveshaft to bevel gear - 20

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 Transmission Bracket to Transmission

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 Identification on Transmission

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Automatic Transmission – 09G

Automatic Trans. –
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General, Technical Data

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Identification on Transmission

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Code letters (Æ).

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always pay attention to the transmission codes.
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Identification codes KGL and MAN
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Controls, Housing

Automatic Trans. –
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm

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Selector lever and selector mechanism with selector 8
lever cable-to-body bolt
Transmission mount bracket-to-transmission bolt 40 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Transmission mount-to-transmission mount bracket bolt 60 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)

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 Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications

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size
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Bolts located in the lower flange M10 40

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Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 09G

Automatic Trans. –
Fastener Tightening Specifications

09G
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 Transmission Fluid Pan Tightening Specification

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Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)

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Direct Shift (DSG)

Trans. – 02E
The transmission code letters can be found on the transmission near
the selector lever cable (Æ) or under the transmission mount bracket.

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Example:
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Identification codes Day Month Year (2002) of manufacture
The transmission code letters are also
included on the vehicle data labels.

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Controls, Housing (DSG) – 02E
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Bevel box-to-transmission bolt 2) 40
Drive axle heat shield-to-bevel box bolt 2) 25
Mechatronic cover bolt 1) 16
Oil filter housing 20
Oil pump cover bolt 1) 8
Overflow tube-to-transmission 3
Selector housing-to-body nut 8 . Vo
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(¼ turn)
Wire bracket-to-Mechatronic cover nut 10
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1)
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2)
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Step Component Nm Trans. – 02E

1 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence 1) Hand-tighten
2 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence 5
3 Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence an additional
90° (¼ turn)
1) Replace fastener(s).

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 nl
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Oil Pump Tightening Specifications

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additional 90°
(¼ turn)

With Countersunk Bolt

Component Nm
Oil pump countersunk bolt 8
3 remaining oil pump bolts 8 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
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 Transmission Mount Tightening Specifications

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 Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications

Direct Shift (DSG)

Trans. – 02E
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size
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mm

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 Suspension, Wheels,
Steering
Front Suspension
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Ball joint-to-wheel bearing housing nut 1) M12 x 1.5 60
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Console-to-body bolt 1) M12 x 1.5 70 plus an
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Drive axle-to-wheel hub bolt 1)
- Twelve-point bolt with ribs - 70 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
- Twelve-point bolt without ribs - 200 plus an
additional 180°
(½ turn)
Level control system sensor-to-console bolt - 9
Level control system sensor-to-control arm - 9
nut 1)

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Fastener Nm
size
Mounting bracket-to-body bolt 1) 70 plus an M12 x 1.5
additional 90° x 90
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Shield-to-subframe bolt (FWD) M6 6

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Steering column universal joint-to-steering - 30

gear bolt
Steering gear-to-subframe bolt 1) - 50 plus an
additional 90°

Wheels, Steering
(¼ turn)

Suspension,
Stabilizer bar-to-subframe bolt 1) - 20 plus an
additional 90°
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(¼ turn)
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Subframe-to-body bolt 1) - 70 plus an

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Tie rod end-to-wheel bearing housing nut 1) - 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)°
Wheel hub-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 1) - 70 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Tighten bolts in curb weight position.
3)
Pre-tighten all nuts to 10 Nm.
4)
Pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening specification
in a diagonal sequence.

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Cover plate-to-wheel bearing housing bolt - 12

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Constant Velocity (CV) joint boot clamp - 25

Drive axle-to-rear final drive flange shaft M8 x 48 40
bolt 1) 4)
Drive axle-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 1)
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additional 90°
(¼ turn)
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Shock absorber-to-body bolt 1) - 50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Shock absorber-to-shock absorber mount - 25
nut 1)
Shock absorber-to-wheel bearing housing - 180
bolt
Stabilizer bar-to-subframe bolt 1) 2) - 25 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Stone protection plate-to-lower transverse - 8
link bolt
Subframe-to-body bolt 1) - 90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Fastener Nm
size
Tie rod-to-subframe nut 1) 2) - 90 plus an
additional 90°
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Trailing arm-to-mounting bracket bolt 1) - 90 plus an

additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Trailing arm-to-wheel bearing housing bolt - 90 plus an

Wheels, Steering
1) 3)
additional 90°

Suspension,
(¼ turn)
Upper transverse link-to-subframe nut 1) 2) - 95
cial p

Upper transverse link-to-wheel bearing housing 1) 2)

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1)
Replace fastener(s).
2)
Tighten bolts in curb weight position.
3)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Trailing Arm with Mounting
Bracket.
4)
Pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, and then tighten to tightening
specification in a diagonal sequence.

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Self-Leveling Suspension
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Nm
size
Front body acceleration sensor-to-bracket - 5
bolt
Front level control system sensor bolt M6 x 16 9
Front level control system sensor nut 1) - 9
Left rear level control system sensor bolt M5 x 20 5
Rear body acceleration sensor-to-bracket - 5
mounting bolt
Shock-to-body bolt 1) M10 x 35 50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Shock-to-wheel bearing housing bolt -
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Component Nm
Front console-to-body bolt 1) 70 plus an
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Front subframe-to-body bolt 1) 70 plus an
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Front tie rod end-to-tie rod nut 70

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Rear lower transverse link-to-subframe nut 1) 2) 95

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Wheel Alignment Specified Values
Front suspension Basic suspension Sport suspension
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Suspension,
steering wheel turned 20°
to left and right
Caster 7° 34′ ± 30′ 7° 47′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible 30’ 30’
difference between both
sides
Standing height 382 ± 10 mm 367 ± 10 mm

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to the correctness of inf

Wheel Alignment Specified Values (cont’d)
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difference between both
sides
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steering wheel turned 20°
to left and right
Caster 7° 47′ ± 30′ 7° 17′ ± 30′
Maximum permissible 30’ 30’
difference between both
sides
Standing height 367 ± 10 mm 402 ± 10 mm
1)
Depending on the manufacturer, the toe out angle difference can also be indicated
negatively in the alignment computer

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 Front Suspension Basic Suspension Basic Suspension
with Adaptive with 18” Wheels and
Chassis DCC Adaptive Chassis
DCC
Production Relevant No. G01, G03 G01, G03
(PR. No.)
Total toe (wheels not 10’ ± 10′ 10’ ± 10′
pressed)
Camber (wheels in -37′ ± 30′ -37′ ± 30′
straight ahead position)
Maximum permissible maximum 30’ maximum 30’
difference between both
sides
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 Wheel Alignment Specified Values (cont’d)
Front Suspension GTI without and with Golf R
Adaptive Chassis
DCC
Production Relevant No. G03, G08 G09, 1JR, G45, UB9
(PR. No.)
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Standing height 380 ± 10 mm 365 ± 10 mm
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Maximum permissible 20’ 20’
deviation from direction
of rotation
Standing height 365 ± 10 mm 400 ± 10 mm

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 Wheel Alignment Specified Values (cont’d)
Rear suspension Basic suspension Basic suspension
with adaptive chassis with 18” wheels and
DCC adaptive chassis
DCC
Camber -1°20’ ± 30’ -1°20’ ± 30’
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difference between both
sides gen AG
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difference between both
sides
Total toe +10′ ± 12.5′ +10′ ± 12.5′
(at prescribed camber)
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deviation from direction
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Component Fastener ht. Co Nm
size opy
rig
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Brake pedal crash brace bolt 2) - cted
by 20
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Clutch pedal crash brace bolt - 20
.

Connecting link-to-stabilizer bar nut 1) - 65

Knee airbag mount bolt - 9
Pendulum support-to-transmission bolt 1) - 50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Shield-to-steering gear bolt - 6

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 Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component Fastener Nm
size
Stabilizer bar-to-subframe bolt 1) 20 plus an -
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Steering column-to-assembly carrier 2) - 20
Steering column-to-steering gear bolt 1) M8 x 35 30
Steering gear-to-subframe bolt 1) - 50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Steering wheel-to-steering column bolt 1) - 30 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Subframe-to-body bolt 1) - 70 plus an
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Tie rod end-to-wheel bearing housing nut
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Wheels, Steering
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pt
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Brake System

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The Production Relevant No. (PR. No.) on the vehicle data label
describes which brake system is installed in the vehicle.
Example:
1. Rear brakes - 1KD
2. Front brakes - 1ZF
There is a vehicle data label in the spare wheel well and
also one in the customer Maintenance booklet.

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Front Brakes olksw
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Engine version PR number Front Wheel Brake db
rise
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2.5L - 125 kW

Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster

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Brake booster Diameter in inches 10

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Front Brakes

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1 Brake caliper FN 3 (15”)
2 Brake pad thickness mm 14
Brake pad wear limit without back mm 2
plate
3 Brake disc Diameter in 288
mm
Brake disc thickness mm 25
Brake disc wear limit mm 22
4 Brake caliper, piston Diameter in 54
mm

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2 Brake pad thickness mm 14
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 Rear Brakes C38

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1 Brake caliper C 38 (15”) Prote
2 Brake pad thickness mm 11
Brake pad wear limit without back mm 2
plate
3 Brake disc Diameter in 253
mm
Brake disc thickness mm 10
Brake disc wear limit 8
4 Brake caliper, piston Diameter in 38
mm

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
ABS control module-to-hydraulic unit bolt 1)
- ABS Mark 70 (ABS/ASR) 5.5

l purpos
- ABS Mark 60 EC (ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP) 2 + 0.8
ABS hydraulic unit-to-bracket bolt 8
ABS hydraulic unit bracket-to-body nut 20

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ABS speed sensor-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 8

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Brake lines-to-ABS unit 14

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Heat shield-to-ABS hydraulic unit bracket nut, ABS Mark 8

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Master cylinder-to-brake booster nut 1) 25

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
ABS speed sensor-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 8
Brake disc-to-wheel bearing unit bolt 4
Brake line-to-rear brake caliper (C 38) 14
Brake pedal mounting bracket nut 1) 25
Brake pedal-to-mounting bracket nut 1) 25
Cover plate-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 12
Front brake caliper guide pin 30
Brake System

Front brake carrier-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 190

Front brake hose-to-front brake caliper union bolt 35
Parking brake lever-to-body nut 15
Rear brake caliper-to-guide pin bolt 1) 35
Rear brake hose-to-rear brake caliper union bolt (Bosch) 35
Rear brake carrier-to-wheel bearing housing bolt 1) 90 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
Replace fastener(s).

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 Hydraulic Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Brake booster-to-pedal assembly nut 1) 25
Brake caliper bleeder valve 10
Brake line 14
Brake lamp switch-to-master cylinder bolt 5
Brake system vacuum pump-to-bracket bolt 2) 8
Brake system vacuum pump bracket-to-engine AG . Volkswag bolt
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2)
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agen does
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Heat shield/master ris
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Rear brake caliper-to-guide pin bolt
s 1)
35

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2)
Only on gas engines with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG).

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Air Gap Body Dimensions
Body, Front

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Component mm
a 4.5 ± 0.5
b 3.5 ± 0.5
c 0.5 ± 0.5
d 3.5 ± 0.5
e 5.0 ± 0.5
Body

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Body, Center au
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Component mm
a 4.5 ± 0.5
b 0.0 - 1.0
c 3.5 ± 0.5
d 4.5 ± 0.5
e 0.0 - 1.0
f 3.5 ± 0.5

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Component mm
a 4.0 ± 1.0
b 5.0 ± 0.5
c 2.0 ± 1.0
d 5.0 ± 0.5
e 1.0 ± 0.5
f 4.5 ± 0.5
Body

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Bulkhead, Front Fender Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Bulkhead bolts 25
Front fender bolts 6

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Front fender brace bolts 6

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Lock Carrier Tightening Specifications
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Component Nm
Air guide channel bolts or c 2
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Angle bracket bolts iva 8
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Cross member bolts 1) 8
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Guide piece bolts ht. 5
rig
Lock carrier support bolts copy 12 Vo
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Prote AG.
and 14.

Underbody Trim, Noise Insulation

Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Anchor bracket bolt 20
Noise insulation bolts 1) 2
6
Rear retaining strip bolt 70
Right side angle bracket
- Nut 20
- Bolt 35
Underbody cover bolt 2
Underbody cover lock washer 1.5
Underbody trim panel, center nuts 1.5
Underbody trim panel, center bolts 2
Underbody impact guard 2) 2
20
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Noise Insulation Overview, items
13 and 14.
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Underbody Impact Guard
Overview.

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Tunnel Bridge, Plenum Chamber

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Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm

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Plenum chamber bulkhead bolts/nuts 8

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Tunnel bridge bolts 20

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Front Hood Tightening Specifications . Cop
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Component py
rig Nm
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Front hood hinge bolt/nut 22
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Hood latch bolts Prote
12
AG.

Striker pin bolts 10

Rear Lid, Fuel Filler Door Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Angle bracket 10
Fuel filler door unit screws 1.5
Rear lid gas strut ball head pin 20 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Rear lid hinge bolts 10
Rear lid hinge nuts 24
Rear lid lock bolts 23
Rear lid latch screws 12
Rear lid striker pin bolts 18

Front and Rear Door Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Door clamp screws 8
Door hinge bolts 1) 10
28
38
50
Door lock bolts 20
Door regulator motor bolts 3.5
Door striker pin bolts 20
Door trim screws 2
Front door mounting bracket screw 1
Rear door fixed window bolts 8
Body

Rear door mounting bracket 4.5

Window regulator bolts 8
Window regulator motor bolts 3.5
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Front or Rear Door Hinge
Assembly Overview.
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Sunroof Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm

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Slotted guide rail bolts 5

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Sunroof insulation unit bolts 8

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Sunroof motor screws 3.5

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Sunroof spring glider bolts 1.8

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Sunshade motor screws 3.5

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Front Bumper Tightening Specifications
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Component Nm
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Bumper carrier bolts 1) 8
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60
AG.

Bumper cover bolts 1.5-2

Side guide assembly bolts 2-5
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Front Bumper Carrier Overview,
items 2, 3, and 4.

Rear Bumper, Trailer Hitch Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Rear bumper carrier bolts 1) 8
20
Rear bumper cover bolts 2
Trailer hitch bolts 2) 20
50 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Rear Bumper Carrier Overview,
items 2 and 5.
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Trailer Hitch Overview, items 3
and 4.

Mirror Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Adjusting motor screw 1
Mirror base bolts 10
Mirror frame 1

Exterior Equipment Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Sill panel extension and cover bolts 1.2-2
Wheel cover trim bolts 2
Wheel housing liner bolts 2

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Body Interior

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Storage Compartments, Covers and

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Trim Tightening Specifications

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Component Nm
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rig
Center console nuts 1) 1.5
py by
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8
Footwell trim bolts 1.5
Glove compartment bolts 1.5
Headliner frame bolts 2
Instrument panel crossmember nuts 20
Instrument panel trim bolts 1.5
Roof grab handle bracket bolts 2
Roof grab handle bracket bolts 2
Storage compartment /ashtray bolts 1.5
Steering column trim bolts 1.5
Sun visor bolts 2
Trim bolts/screws 1.5
Wheel housing trim bolts 1.2
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Mounting Bracket Center Console.

Passenger Protection Fastener

Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Airbag crash sensor bolts 9
Door airbag crash sensor bolts 2.5
Front passenger airbag bolts 9
Knee airbag bolts 9
Knee airbag bracket nuts 1.5
Passenger airbag bolts 9
Passenger occupant detection system control module 1.5
Rear side airbag bolts 9
Seat belt bolts 1) 2
20
40
Side curtain airbag nuts 2) 3
4.5
Body

9
1)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat belts.
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Driver and Passenger Side
Curtain Airbags.

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 Interior Trim Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
Airbag emblem screw
- Screw 4
- Nut 1.5
Ashtray control module 9
Ashtray screw 1.5
Backrest adjuster screw 2.5
Bracket for front seat support and operating lever 3.5
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Lock carrier cover screw 1.5

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Luggage compartment trim screw 8

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Pull support cover 1.5

Rear door trim screw 4.5
Seat backrest 34.5
Storage compartment instrument panel (center) screw 1.5
Storage unit-to-center armrest screw 9
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Upper A-pillar trim screw 4

Upper B-pillar trim screw 4
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Seat Frames Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Seat drawer mount bolts 2
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Seat support bracket bolts 3.5
Side upholstery bolts 8

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Component Approximate % of total amount

of oil in component
A/C compressor 50
Condenser 10
Suction hose 10
Evaporator 20
Fluid reservoir 10

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 Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table
Temperature in °C (°F) Pressure in Bar (Positive
Pressure) (PSI) of R134a
-45 (-49) -0.61 (-8.84)
-40 (-40) -0.49 (-7.10)
-35 (-31) -0.34 (-4.93)
-30 (-22) -0.16 (-2.32)
-25 (-13) 0.06 (0.87)
-20 (-4) 0.32 (4.64)
-15 (5) 0.63 (9.13)
-10 (14) 1.00 (14.5)
-5 (23) 1.43 (20.74)
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60 (140) 15.72 (227.99)

65 (149) 17.79 (258.02)
70 (158) 20.05 (290.80)
75 (167) 22.52 (326.62)
80 (176) 25.21 (365.64)
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Component Nm

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Air intake grille flange nuts 2.5 ± 0.4
Auxiliary heater heating element nut 9±1
Auxiliary heater heating element bolt 1.4
Bracket 1) 8±1
Bracket 2) 9 ± 1.3
Cable bracket 4.5 ± 0.7

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Center vent screw 1.5

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Footwell vent screw 1.5 ± 0.2

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Fresh air blower bolt 1

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Heater core connection flange bolt 2

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Schrader valve insert 2.4 ± 0.2

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Subframe support bolts 20 ± 3 yi
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For bolt clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Heater and A/C Unit item 12.

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Air Conditioning
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Nm
A/C compressor 25 ± 2
A/C line bracket-to-frame nut 1) 6
A/C line retainer screw 2) 3.5
A/C line-to-dash panel bracket nut 3) 20
A/C line-to-dash panel bracket retainer screw 3) 3.5
A/C control head (Climatronic) bolt 9 ± 1.3
A/C control module J301 screws 1.5
Air distribution door motor 1.5
Air distribution housing bolts olkswagen AG 1.4
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Cable bracket-to-plenum
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Front A/C display control head 9 ± 1.3

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Fresh air/recirculating air/back pressure door adjuster 1.4

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Heater core coolant pipe clamps 2
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Heat shield in front of the expansion valve nut 6 ± 0.9
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and 15.
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For bolt clarification, refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview, item 6.

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Accessory bracket-to-engine bolts 2) 25
Air filter housing-to-body bolt 10

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B+ wire-to-starter mounting nut M8 15

Battery terminal mounting nuts M6 6

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Battery clamping plate mounting bolt M8 x 35 35
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Generator-to-accessory bracket collar bolts M8 x 90 25 2)

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Hex bolt with washer and threaded piece M4 x 20, 2

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Ribbed belt pulley with freewheel 80
Ribbed belt pulley without freewheel 65
Starter bolts 2) 3) M12 75
Starter bolts 1) M12 80
Starter wiring bracket nut 2) 3) M8 23
Starter wiring bracket nut 1) M8 20
Upper idler pulley with bracket 2) M6 8
Voltage regulator screws 2
Wire clamp nut-to-rear side of generator 2) 3) M5 3.2
1)
Applies to 2.0L TFSI.
2)
Applies to 2.5L and Golf R.
3)
Applies to 2.0L TDI.

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Windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir-to-body 8

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Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications

Component Fastener Nm
size
Daytime running lamp and parking lamp - 2
LED module-to-bumper
Fog lamp screws - 2
Headlamp housing M6 x 20 5
Headlamp power output stage screws - 1.4
HID headlamp ballast screws - 1.4
Shear bolts-to-steering column lock M8 x 20 15 1)
housing
Steering column electronic systems control - 1.5
module
Tail lamp assembly housing in rear lid nuts - 5
Tail lamps in side panel bolt 2) - 2.5
1)
Approximate break-off torque.
2)
Install by hand all the way in.

Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications

Component Nm
Horn bracket to longitudinal member 20
Left footwell lamp and diagnostic socket-to-bracket screw 1.5

Wiring Tightening Specification

Component Nm
Instrument panel fuse panel bolts 4

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Component Fastener Nm
size
Central bolt E-box (2) - 9
Nuts (1) M5 4
Nuts (1) M6 6

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>= 2.50 CRK rev.
P0010 Intake Camshaft Position Signal voltage, > 4.7 - 5.4 V
Actuator Circuit Open Bank 1
P0011 Intake Camshaft Position Signal change > 8 CRK ° for >
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1 2.50 CRK rev. ercia
P0016 Crankshaft Position – • Permissible deviation < -11
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P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V

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P0032 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Signal current > 5.50 A copy
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P0036 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage, 4.50 - 5.50 V
Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 3.00 V
Low Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0038 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater current, > 2.70 - 5.50 A
High Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0042 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 2.34 V
Bank 1 Sensor 3
P0043 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 2.34 V
Low Bank 1 Sensor 3
P0044 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage > 3.59 V
High Bank 1 Sensor 3
P0068 MAP/MAF – Throttle Position • Plausibility with fuel system
Correlation load calculation < -50%
• Plausibility with fuel system
load calculation > 50%

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(depending on engine off time)
> 25 K
P0072 Ambient Air Temperature Ambient air temperature > 87 °C
Sensor Circuit Low
P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - • Fuel trim activity 0.90 - 1.15
Too Low • Pressure controller activity >
2 MPa
• Difference between target and
actual pressure > -16.4
P0100 Mass Air Flow Circuit Fault MAF sensor signal 0 µs

DTC Chart
P0101 Mass Air Flow A Circuit Mass air flow vs.
Range/Performance • Upper threshold model > 60 to
800 kg/h
• Lower threshold model < 0 to
400 kg/h
• Load calculation > 18%
• Fuel system < -18%
P0102 Mass Air Flow Circuit Low MAF sensor signal < 66 µs
Input
P0103 Mass Air Flow Circuit High MAF sensor signal > 4500 µs
Input
P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/ • Difference of boost pressure
Barometric Pressure Circuit signal vs altitude sensor signal
Range/Performance > 230 hPa
or
• Difference of boost pressure
signal vs altitude sensor signal
< -130 hPa
P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor • Difference in value IAT - ECT
1 Circuit Range/Performance @ engine start (depending on
engine off time) > 25 °C
• Difference in value IAT -
AAT @ engine start > 25 °C
(depending on engine off time)

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P0112 Intake Air Temperature Sensor IAT > 141.0 °C
1 Circuit Low Input
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor IAT < -46 °C
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P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature
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Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ or
Performance • Signal in range > 89 °C with no
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P0122 Accelerator Pedal Position Signal voltage < 0.20 V
Sensor 1/Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
Input
P0123 Accelerator Pedal Position Signal voltage > 4.81 V
Sensor 1/Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
Input
P013A O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 • Filtered max differential
Slow Response - Rich to Lean transient time at fuel cut off >
0.65s
or
• EWMA filtered max differential
transient time at fuel cut off
n/a]
and
• Number of checks > = 1.00 -
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, O2S ceramic temperature
Sensor 1) < 640 °C
P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, VM < 1.75 V
Sensor 1) Low Voltage UN < 1.50 V
IA or IP > 0.30 V

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P0136 O2 Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 • Delta voltage one step at
Malfunction heater switching > 2.00 V
• Number of checks >= 4
P0137 O2 Circuit Low Voltage (Bank Cold condition
1, Sensor 2) • Signal voltage, < 0.06 V for 3
Sec.
Warm condition
• Signal voltage < 0.01 V
• Reaction at closed loop
enrichment - no reaction
P0138 O2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank Signal voltage > 1.08 V for > 5
1, Sensor 2) Sec.
P0139 O2 Circuit Slow Response • EWMA filtered transient time at
(Bank 1 Sensor 2) fuel cutoff > 0.0 Sec.
• In voltage range of 201 - 401
mV
• Number of checks, >= 3

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P013A O2 Sensor Slow Response • EWMA filtered max differential
Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 transient time at fuel cutoff >=
0.5 Sec.
• Number of checks, >= 3
P0140 O2 Circuit No Activity Signal voltage
Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2) • Signal voltage, 0.40 - 0.60 V
for > 3 Sec.
Internal resistance
• > 40000 ohm
P0141 O2 Heater Circuit Heater resistance, 702 - 5250
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) Ohm
P0142 O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 • Delta voltage one step at
Sensor 3 heater > 2.0 V
• Number of checks, 4
P0143 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Cold/Warm condition
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P0147 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit • Heater (ECM internal)
Bank 1 Sensor 3 resistance 792 - 4560 ohm
P0169 Incorrect Fuel Composition • Fuel quantity incorrect
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P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Signal voltage > 4.8 V by co
Circuit Prote
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Threshold Value
P0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Actual pressure > 20.6 MPa
Circuit Range/Performance
P0192 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Signal voltage < 0.2 V
Circuit Low Input
P0201 Injector Circuit/Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 1 • Internal logic failure
P0202 Injector Circuit/Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 2 • Internal logic failure
P0203 Injector Circuit/Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 3 • Internal logic failure
P0204 Injector Circuit/Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 4 • Internal logic failure
P0221 Accelerator Pedal Position • TPS 1 - TPS 2 > 6.30%
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P0234 Turbocharger Overboost Difference of set value boost
Condition pressure vs altitude sensor
signal > 260 - 1275 hPa
P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Difference of boost pressure
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Threshold Value
P0245 Turbocharger Wastegate Signal voltage < 3.25 - 2.15 V
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P025A Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 4.40 - 5.60 V

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P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A by copy
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P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A Prote
P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0267 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0268 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0271 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0299 Turbocharger Underboost Difference of set boost pressure
vs. actual boost pressure value
> 150 hPa
P2008 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
Control Circuit/Open
P2009 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage 0 to 3.26 V
Control Circuit Low
P2010 Intake Manifold Runner Signal current > 2.20 A
Control Circuit High
P2014 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage > 4.75 V
Position Sensor Circuit
P2015 Intake Manifold Runner • Deviation runner flap target
Position Sensor Circuit position vs actual position >
Range/Performance 25%
• Actual position 0 to 100%
P2016 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage < 0.25 V
Position Sensor Circuit Low )
P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal voltage 0 - 3.25 V
Control Circuit Low

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Threshold Value
P2089 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal current > 2.2 A
Control Circuit High
P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Deviation lambda control < -0.03
System Too Lean
P2097 Post-Catalyst Fuel Trim Integral part of lambda control
System Too Rich > 0.03%

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%
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P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval

Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.65%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 3% - 20%
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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low • Lower threshold < -70 V
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P2303 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
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P2304 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 V
Circuit High
P2306 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2307 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 V
Circuit High

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Additional Exhaust Regulation

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
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Threshold Value
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catalyst < 1.00
• Front catalyst < 1.50
and
• 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 Engine off
Leak Detection Reference • EVAP pump current during
Orifice Low Flow reference measurement <
0.40 mA
Engine on
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement > 0.40
mA

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P043F Evaporative Emission System Engine off
Leak Detection Reference • EVAP pump current during
Orifice High Flow reference measurement <
15.0 mA
Engine on
• EVAP pump current during
reference measurement > 15.0
mA
P0441 Evaporative Emission System Deviation < 8% lambda
Incorrect Purge Flow controller and 35% idle
controller
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P0455 Evaporative Emission System Time for pressure drop

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No Flow)
P0456 Evaporative Emission System Time for pressure drop, < 4.5 -
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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value

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P050A Cold Start Idle Air Control Out of range low:
System Performance • Engine speed deviation < -80
RPM
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P0507 Idle Air Control System RPM Idle speed Deviation > 80 RPM
Higher Than Expected
P052A Cold Start Camshaft Position Difference between target and
Timing Over-Advanced actual position > 6 CRK °
P053F Cold Start Fuel Pressure • Difference between target
Performance pressure vs actual pressure: >
1.50 MPa
or
• < -1.50 MPa

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 Internal logic failure
Injector Control Performance

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
Circuit Open
P0658 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
P0659 Actuator Supply Voltage Signal current > 1.1 A
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P0697 Sensor Reference Voltage Signal voltage deviation
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U0121 Lost Communication With CAN communication with ABS
Anti-Lock Brake System Time Out - no message.
(ABS) Control Module
U0146 Lost Communication With CAN communication with
Gateway A gateway Time Out - no message
U0155 Lost Communication With No CAN messages received
Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC) Control Module
U0302 Software Incompatibility with AT vehicle ECM coded as MT
Transmission Control Module vehicle
U0402 Invalid Data Received From Transmission Data Length Code
Gear Shift Control Module A incorrect

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
U0415 CAN Communication With • Speed sensor initialization
ABS Error failed

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error failed
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U0447 Lost Communication With CAN message implausible

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Communication
U1030 Local data bus Electrical LIN communication not active
malfunction

DTC Chart
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P117A Bank 1 Sensor 2 Control Limit I portion of 3rd lambda control
Reached loop > 0.030
P12A1 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity
Inappropriately Low > 0.25 MPa
• Fuel trim activity < 0.80
• Difference between actual
pressure vs target pressure
-16.38 to 16.38 MPa
P12A2 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity <
Inappropriately High -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 • Fuel trim activity .90 to 1.15
Stuck Closed • Pressure control activity < -6
MPa
• System Deviation < 16.38 MPa

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P2101 Throttle Actuator Control • Duty cycle >80%
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Motor Circuit Range • Deviation throttle value angles
Performance vs. calculated value 4 - 50%
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• ECM power stage no failure

P2106 Throttle Actuator Control Internal check failed
System - Forced Limited
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P2122 APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2 Signal voltage < 0.61 V

Circuit D Low Input
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P2123 APP Sensor 1/APP Sensor 2 Signal voltage > 4.79 V

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P2149 Fuel Injector Group B Supply • Signal current, < 2.6 A
Voltage Circuit/Open or
• Signal current > 14.90 A
P2177 System Too Lean Off Idle Adaptive value > 28%
P2178 System Too Rich Off Idle Adaptive value < -21%
P2181 Cooling System Performance Cooling system temperature too
low after a sufficient mass air
flow integral 74 - 84 °C
P2184 Engine Coolant Temperature ECT outlet > 141 °C
Sensor 2 Circuit Low
P2185 Engine Coolant Temperature ECT outlet < -43 °C
Sensor 2 Circuit High
P2187 System Too Lean At Idle Adaptive value > 5.02%
P2188 System Too Rich At Idle Adaptive value < -5.02%

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2195 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1 control loop > 0.07
P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1 control loop < -0.07
P2231 O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor Delta O2S signal front > 190 uA
1 Signal Circuit Shorted to
Heater Circuit
P2237 O2 Sensor Positive Current • O2S signal front 1.49 - 1.51 V
Control Circuit Open Bank 1 • Delta lambda controller > 0.10
Sensor 1
P2243 O2 Sensor Reference Voltage • O2S signal front > 3.25 V and
Circuit Open Bank 1 Sensor 1 Internal resistance > 1000
Ohm
• O2S signal front < 0.30 V and
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P2258 Secondary Air Injection Signal current .60 - 2.40 A

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P2270 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean • O2S signal rear < -2.00 mV
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Bank 1 Sensor 2 • Enrichment after stuck lean

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P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich • Sensor voltage of >= 0.15 V

Bank 1 Sensor 2 • After oxygen mass flow > 3000
mg
• Number of checks >= 1
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Bank 1 Sensor 3 at reference < 0.62 to 0.65 V
• Enrichment after stuck lean
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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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P2404 Evaporative Emission System • High signal voltage > 12 Sec.
Leak Detection Pump Sense • Number of checks = 30
Range/Performance
P2407 Evaporative Emission System Engine off
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P240A Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage > 4.7 to 5.4 V
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit/Open
P240B Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage < 2.74 to 3.26 V
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit Low
P240C Evaporative Emission System Signal current > 2.2 to 4.0 A
Leak Detection Pump Heater
Control Circuit High

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2414 O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample Threshold 1
Error Bank 1, Sensor 1 • Signal voltage 3.1 - 4.81 V
Threshold 2
• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.2 V
P2431 Secondary Air Injection • Difference between SAI
Sensor Performance pressure sensor and ambient
pressure NOT -60.0 to 60.0
hPa
P2432 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage < 0.40 V
Sensor Circuit Low
P2433 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage > 4.65 V
Sensor Circuit High
P2440 Secondary Air Injection • SAI pressure sensor vs
System Switching Valve Stuck modeled while SAI valve is
Open closed < 71.1%
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Catalyst Temperature Sensor • Temperature sensor functional

Circuit Range/Performance check failure
P2569 Direct Ozone Reduction • Electrical error via LIN failure
Catalyst Temperature Sensor (grounded)
Circuit Low
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P2570 Direct Ozone Reduction • Electrical error via LIN failure

Catalyst Temperature Sensor (short to battery, open circuit)
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P000A Intake (A) Camshaft Position Signal change < 1.9 - 4.2°CRK/s
Slow Response Bank 1
P0010 Intake (A) Camshaft Position Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
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P025D Fuel Pump Short to B+ Signal current > 1.1 A
P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage 2.34 - 3.59 V
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) Open
Circuit
P0031 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 2.34 V
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
P0032 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage > 3.59 V
High (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
P0036 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage 4.50 - 5.50 V
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 3.00 V
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
P0038 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater current 2.70 - 5.50 A
High (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

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P0071 Ambient Air Temperature • Difference in value between
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P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - • Fuel trim activity 1.3 - 0.16

Too Low • Output value rail pressure

DTC Chart
controller > 4 MPa
• Difference between target and
actual pressure > -16.4
P0100 Mass or Volume Air Flow A MAF sensor signal 0 µs
Circuit
P0101 Mass Air Flow A Circuit Mass air flow vs.
Range/Performance • Upper threshold model < 12%
• Lower threshold model < 12%
• Load calculation > 21%
• Fuel system < -19%
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow A MAF sensor signal < 66 µs
Circuit Low Input
P0103 Mass or Volume Air Flow A MAF sensor signal > 4500 µs
Circuit High Input
P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/ • Difference of boost pressure
Barometric Pressure Circuit signal vs altitude sensor signal
Range/Performance > 230 hPa
or
• Difference of boost pressure
signal vs altitude sensor signal
< -130 hPa

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P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Intake air temperature < 45.8 °C

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P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature • No change on signal < 1.5 °K

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P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature

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P0122 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Signal voltage < 0.20 V
A Circuit Low Input
P0123 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Signal voltage > 4.81 V
A Circuit High Input
P013A O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 • Arithmetric filtered max
Slow Response - Rich to Lean differential transient time at
fuel cut off > = 0.50s
or
• EWMA filtered max differential
transient time at fuel cut off
n.a.
and
• Number of checks > = 1.00 -
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, O2S ceramic temperature
Sensor 1) < 640 °C

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, VM < 2.0 V
Sensor 1) Low Voltage UN < 1.75 V
IA or IP > 0.30 V
P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, VM > 3 V
Sensor 1) High Voltage UN > 4 V
IA or IP > 1.5 V
P0138 O2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank Signal voltage > 1.26 V
1, Sensor 2)
P0139 O2 Circuit Slow Response • EWMA filtered transient time at
(Bank 1 Sensor 2) fuel cut off > 0.4 Sec.
• In voltage range 201.2 -
401.4 mV
• Number of checks > 3
P0140 O2 Circuit No Activity Signal voltage
Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2) • Signal voltage 401.4agen- 499 mV
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P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) At idle

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At part-load
• Adaptive value 21%
P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1) At idle
• Adaptive value < 5.02%
(< 6.0% only B8 ULEV)
At part-load
• Adaptive value < 21%
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P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Signal voltage > 4.8 V

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Circuit
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P0191 Fuel Rail Control Valve, High Actual pressure > 20.6 MPa
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P0192 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Signal voltage < 0.2 V

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P0201 Injector Circuit/Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low

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P0238 Turbocharger/Supercharger Signal voltage > 4.88 V

Boost Sensor A Circuit High
P0243 Turbocharger/Supercharger Signal voltage > 5.6 - 4.4 V
Wastegate Solenoid A
P0245 Turbocharger/Supercharger Signal voltage < 3.25 - 2.15 V
Wastegate Solenoid A Low
P0246 Turbocharger/Supercharger Signal current > 2.2 A
Wastegate Solenoid A High
P025A Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 4.40 - 5.60 V
Circuit/Open
P025C Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 2.15 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
P025D Fuel Pump Module Control Signal current > 1.10 A
Circuit High

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value

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P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A

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P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A

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P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A

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P0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low Low side signal current < 2.1 A

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P2004 Intake Manifold Runner • Normal closed position, unable
Control Stuck Open Bank 1 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

DTC Chart
P2008 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage 4.40 - 5.50 V
Control Circuit/Open
P2009 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage 3.25 - 2.15 V
Control Circuit Low
P2010 Intake Manifold Runner Signal current > 2.20 A
Control Circuit High
P2014 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage > 4.75 V
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit
Bank 1
P2015 Intake Manifold Runner Deviation runner flap target
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit position vs actual position >
Range/Performance (Bank 1) 25%
P2016 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage < 0.25 V
Position Sensor/Switch Circuit
Low (Bank 1)
P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
Control Circuit Low Bank 1
P2089 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal current > 2.2 A
Control Circuit High Bank 1
P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Deviation lambda control < -0.03
System Too Lean Bank 1
P2097 Post-Catalyst Fuel Trim Integral part of lambda control
System Too Rich (Bank 1) > 0.03%
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Threshold Value

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P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
Prote
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.1%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2.9% - 20%
P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.1%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2.9% - 20%
P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.1%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2.9% - 20%
P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
Misfire Rate (MR), > 2.1%
• Catalyst damage misfire rate
(MR), > 2.9% - 20%
P0321 Ignition/Distributor Engine • Comparison of counted teeth
Speed Input Circuit Range/ vs. reference = incorrect
Performance • Monitoring reference gap
failure
P0322 Ignition/Distributor Engine • Camshaft signal > 3
Speed Input Circuit No Signal • Engine speed = no signal
P0324 Knock Control System Error • Signal fault counter
(combustion) > 24
or
• Signal fault counter
(measuring window) > 2.00
P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low • Lower threshold < -70 V
Input (Bank 1) or for signal range check
• Lower threshold < 0 - 2.1582 V
P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High • Upper threshold > 1.00 V
Input (Bank 1) or for signal range check
• > 29.0674 - 114.9023 V

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Cam adaption values out of
A Circuit (Bank 1 or Single range
Sensor) • > 20° KW
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P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/ • Signal current -0.25 to
Secondary Circuit -2.0 mA
• Internal check failed
P0352 Ignition Coil B Primary/ • Signal current -0.25 to

DTC Chart
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• Internal check failed

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P0353 Ignition Coil C Primary/ • Signal current -0.25 to
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P2303 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2304 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2306 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2307 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2309 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2310 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High

Additional Exhaust Regulation

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Front:
Below Threshold (Bank 1) • Oxygen Storage Capacity
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P0441 Evaporative Emission System Deviation < 0.079% lambda

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controller
P0442 Evaporative Emission System Time for pressure drop < 1.55 -
Leak Detected (Small Leak) 1.75 Sec.
P0444 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage > 4.40 - 5.40 V
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Purge Control Valve Circuit

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P0455 Evaporative Emission System Time for pressure drop

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P0456 Evaporative Emission System Time for pressure drop, < 4.5 -
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P0458 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
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P0459 Evaporative Emission System Prote Signal current > 2.2 A AG.
Purge Control Valve Circuit
High

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 Speed and Idle Control
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P050A Cold Start Idle Air Control Out of range low:
System Performance • Engine speed deviation < -80
RPM
Outagofnrange
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P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor A VSS signal < 4 km/h

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Range/Performance
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P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor Vehicle speed > 290 km/h

is n

Intermittent/Erratic/High
ole,

P0506 Idle Air Control System - RPM Idle speed Deviation < -80 RPM
urposes, in part or in wh

Lower Than Expected

P0507 Idle Air Control System RPM Idle speed Deviation > 80 RPM
Higher Than Expected

DTC Chart
P053F Cold Start Fuel Pressure • Difference between target
Performance pressure vs. actual pressure <
-1.50 MPa
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pressure vs. actual pressure >
mer

1.50 MPa
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P150A Engine Off Timer Performance • Difference between engine-off-

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time and ECM after-run time <

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Control Module and Output Signals
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0606 ECM Processor Fault ECM internal check failure
P062B Internal Control Module Fuel Internal logic failure
Injector Control Performance

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Threshold Value

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• Duty cycle > 80%
• ECM power stage no failure
P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Signal voltage deviation > +/-
Circuit/Open 0.3 V
P0651 Sensor Reference Voltage B Signal voltage deviation > +/-
Circuit/Open 0.3 V
P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal voltage, > 4.4 - 5.6 V
Circuit / Open
P0658 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal voltage, < 2.15 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
P0659 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal current > 1.1 A
Circuit High
P0697 Sensor Reference Voltage C Signal voltage deviation
Circuit/Open > ± 0.3 V
P1609 Crash shut-off was triggered Airbag(s) activated
P169A Loading mode active Transport mode active
U0001 High Speed CAN Bus Off failure
Communication Bus
U0002 High Speed CAN Global Time Out failure
Communication Bus
Performance
U0100 Lost Communication with TCM • Time Out failure. No message
received by ECM
U0101 Lost Communication with TCM CAN communication with TCM,
time out. No message
received by ECM
U0121 Lost Communication With CAN communication with ABS
Anti-Lock Brake System Time Out.
(ABS) Control Module
U0146 Lost Communication With CAN communication with
Gateway A gateway Time Out
U0155 Lost Communication With Received CAN message no
Instrument Panel Cluster message
(IPC) Control Module

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Threshold Value

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U0302 Software Incompatibility with AT vehicle ECM coded as MT
Transmission Control Module vehicle
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U0402 Invalid Data Received From Transmission Data Length Code
Gear Shift Control Module A incorrect
U0415 CAN Communication With • Speed sensor initialization
ABS Error failed
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• Speed sensor low voltage

• Speed sensor error failed
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U0422 Invalid Data Received From Ambient temperature value

Body Control Module (Cluster) initialization failure.
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U0423 Invalid Data Received From • Received data implausible

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Instrument Panel Cluster message

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Control Module • Ambient temperature value
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U0427 Lost Communication With CAN message incorrect

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DTC Chart
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P12A1 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity
Inappropriately Low > 0.25 MPa
• Fuel trim activity < 0.80
• Difference between actual
pressure vs target pressure
-16.38 to 16.38 MPa
P12A2 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity <
Inappropriately High -0.05 MPa
• Fuel trim activity > 1.30
• Difference between target
pressure and actual pressure
-16.38 to 16.38 MPa
P12A4 Fuel Rail Pump Control Valve • Fuel trim activity .90 to 1.15
Stuck Closed • Pressure control activity < -6
MPa
• System Deviation < 16.38 MPa
P150A Engine Off Time Performance Difference between engine off
time and ECM after run time <
-12 s or > 12 s

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value gen AG. Volkswag
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P2101 Throttle Actuator Control • Duty cycle >80%by Vol
Motor Circuit Range/ • Deviation throttle ed
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Performance vs. calculated
au
th value 4 - 50%
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• ECM power stage no failure

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P2106 Throttle Actuator Control Internal check failed

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System - Forced Limited

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Power

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P2122 Throttle/Pedal Position Signal voltage < 0.606 V

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Sensor/Switch D Circuit Low

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Input

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P2123 Throttle/Pedal Position Signal voltage > 4.794 V
Sensor/Switch D Circuit High
Input
P2127 Throttle/Pedal Position Signal voltage < 0.268 V
Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low
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P2128 Throttle/Pedal Position Signal voltage > 2.431 V
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Sensor/Switch E Circuit High

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P2138 Throttle/Pedal Position • Signal voltage: Difference

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Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage between signal APP1 and

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Correlation APP2 > 0.167 - 0.703 V

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P2146 Fuel Injector Group A Supply Signal current, < 2.6 A

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Voltage Circuit / Open or op
• Signal current > 14.70 A t. C
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P2149 Fuel Injector Group B Supply • Signal current, < 2.6 A cop
by
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Voltage Circuit/Open or Prote
• Signal current > 14.70 A
P2177 System too lean off idle, Bank System to lean @ part load
1 adaptive value > 28.00%
P2178 System too rich off idle, Bank System to rich @ part load
1 adaptive value < -21.00%
P2181 Cooling System Performance Cooling system temperature too
low after a sufficient mass air
flow integral 74 - 84 °C
P2187 System too lean at idle, Bank System to lean @ idle adaptive
1 value > 5.02%
P2188 System too rich at idle, Bank 1 System to rich @ idle adaptive
value < -5.02%

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2195 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Lean (Bank 1, control loop > 0.07
Sensor 1)
P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Rich (Bank 1, Sensor 1) control loop < 0.07
P2231 O2 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor Delta O2S signal front > 190 uA
1 Signal Circuit Shorted to
Heater Circuit
P2237 O2 Sensor Positive Current • O2S signal front 1.493 - 1.507
Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1, V
Sensor 1) or
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P2243 O2 Sensor Reference Voltage • O2S signal front < 0.30 V and
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Circuit/Open (Bank 1, Internal resistance

DTC Chart
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• O2S signal front > 4.70 V and

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Internal resistance > 1000

urposes, in part or in wh

Ohm
P2251 O2 Sensor Negative Current Open circuit virtual mass (VM)
Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor • O2S voltage signal front 1.47
1 open to 1.53 V
•and
• Internal resistance > 1000.00
Ohm
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P2270 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean O2S signal rear < 0.557 — 5.30
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
mmer

P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich • Measurement range from fuel

co

(Bank 1, Sensor 2) cutoff to voltage threshold < =

e or

152.3 mV
at
v

• Number of checks = > 1

ri
p r
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P2279 Intake Air System Leak • Threshold to detect a defective

ng

yi
system > 1.33 - 1.60
. Cop
ht
P2293 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 • Difference between target
py
rig by
Vo
Performance pressure vs actual pressure: >
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Prote1.50 MPa AG.
or
• < -1.50 MPa

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2294 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 • Signal voltage 2.3 - 2.7 V
Control Circuit or
• Signal pattern incorrect
P2295 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage 1.8 - 2.2 V
Control Circuit Low
P2296 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage > 3.9 V
Control Circuit High

Additional Emissions Regulations

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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P2403 Evaporative Emission System Low signal voltage > 0.5 Sec.
ole,

Leak Detection Pump Sense

urposes, in part or in wh

Circuit/Open
P2404 Evaporative Emission System • High signal voltage > 30.4 Sec
Leak Detection Pump Sense
Range/Performance
P2414 O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample Threshold 1
Error (Bank 1, Sensor 1) • Signal voltage 3.1 - 4.81 V
• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.2 V
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• Signal voltage 2.5 V

m

• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.1 V

co
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P2626 O2 Sensor Pumping Current • O2S signal front > 4.81 V

te

Trim Circuit/Open Bank 1

iva
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modeled ECT > 9.80 °K
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Additional Emission Regulations
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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and

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Threshold Value
m

P000E Fuel Volume Regulator • Number of learning points at

co
or

Control Exceeded Learning adaptation limits >= 8 of 64

te

Limit • Upper limit > 1.2

iva
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P00AF Turbocharger Boost Control Boost pressure actuator stuck

fo

en
ng

“A” Module Performance < 17% when commanded on or

i t.
py Co
> 17% when commanded off.
Co py
ht. rig
rig ht
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py by
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Engine Cranking
by lksw
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P00D1 O2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heater Sensor temperature < 720 °C
Output Warm Up Time
Exceeded

DTC Chart
P00D2 O2S Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heater Sensor temperature < 720 °C
Output Warm Up Time
Exceeded
P00D5 O2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 to O2S Offset air fuel ratio > 0.05
Bank 1 Sensor 2 Implausible
P0045 Turbocharger Boost Control Open circuit message from
Solenoid “A” Circuit Open output driver
P0047 Turbocharger Boost Control Short to ground message from
Solenoid “A” Circuit Low output driver
P0048 Turbocharger Boost Control Short to voltage message from
Solenoid “A” Circuit High output driver
P0071 Ambient Air Temperature Temperature difference to
Sensor Circuit Range/ at least 2 other temperature
Performance sensors at startup > 45 °K
P0072 Ambient Air Temperature Error signal low sent from
Sensor Circuit Low Cluster to ECU
P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Error signal high sent from
Sensor Circuit High Cluster to ECU

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - • Control deviation > 150 - 200
Too Low Bar
• Exceeding absolute rail
pressure limits < 120 - 125
Bar or > 1950 Bar
• Control deviation < -200 to
-300 Bar
P0088 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - • Control deviation > 150 - 200
Too High Bar
• Exceeding absolute rail
pressure limits < 120 - 125
Bar or > 1950 Bar
• Control deviation < -200 to
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P0092 Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Over current circuit diagnostic

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P0100 Mass Air Flow Circuit • Battery voltage < 7.5 V
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spec
battery voltage < 7.5 V
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or < 0.84
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P0102 Mass Air Flow Circuit Low Range check low:

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time < 83 kg/h
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time > 666.6 µs (-57 kg/h)

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time > 833.35 µs (-157 kg/h)
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P0111 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Temperature difference to
py by
co Vo
by lksw
Performance
Prote
cted at least 3 other temperature
AG.
agen
sensors at startup > 30 °K

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0112 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Boost temperature sensor
1 Circuit Low Input voltage < 0.04 V
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Boost temperature sensor
Circuit High Input voltage > 2.88 V
P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature • Time for coolant temp to
Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ reach 19.96 °C or increase
Performance by 10 °K > 300 Sec. for start
temperature <10 °C >120
Sec. for start temp > 10 °C
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at least 3 other temperature
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spec
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Slow Response Lean to Rich signals pre and post NOx trap

t to the co
> 0.45 Sec.
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P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 • Time to 30% of expected

p

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for

Sensor 1 Slow Response concentration increase > 2.8

en
ng

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• OR time to 60% minus time to
30% > 1.3 Sec.

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Diagnostic signal from output
Bank 1 Sensor 1 Malfunction driver sent OR Sensor element AG. Vo
temperature < 720 or > 840o°C agen
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by
P0136 O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 • LSU internal resistance
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ss < 1.4 or >

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3V
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• Adjustment voltage < 0.3 V
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P0138 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 O2S raw signal > 3.2 V

Sensor 2) Slow Response
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P0139 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 • Time to 30% of expected

Sensor 2) Slow Response concentration increase > 2.8
m
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Sec.
• OR time to 60% of expected
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concentration increase > 4.1

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P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit • Sensor element temp < 720

Bank 1 Sensor 2 Malfunction and > 840 °C
• Voltage error signal from
output driver.
P0181 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Temperature difference to
Circuit Range/Performance at least 2 other temperature
sensors at startup > 30 °K
P0182 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Fuel temperature sensor
Circuit Low voltage < 0.05 V
P0183 Fuel Temperature Sensor A Fuel temperature sensor
Circuit High voltage > 4.70 V

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Sensor voltage < 428 mV or >
Circuit Range/Performance 613 mV
• Adaptation value out of limit <
83% or > 130%
P0192 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Sensor voltage < 200 mV or >
Circuit Low Input 591 mV
P0193 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Sensor voltage > 4800 mV
Circuit High Input
P020A Cylinder 1 Injection Timing • Control error < limit from MAP
f (engine speed and desired
torque) -8 °CA to -4 °CA
or
• Control error < limit from
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au error < limit from MAP
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torque) -8 °CA to -4 °CA

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torque) +8 °CA to +4 °CA

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P020C Cylinder 3 Injection Timing • Control error < limit from MAP
f (engine speed and desired
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torque) -8 °CA to -4 °CA

or
• Control error < limit from MAP
f (engine speed and desired
torque) +8 °CA to +4 °CA
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P020D Cylinder 4 Injection Timing • Control error < limit from MAP
f (engine speed and desired
ercia

torque) -8 °CA to -4 °CA

m

or
m

• Control error < limit from MAP

co
or

f (engine speed and desired

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torque) +8 °CA to +4 °CA

iva
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P0201 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Open circuit diagnostic signal

fo
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from output driver

op
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P0202 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Open circuit diagnostic signal

t. C
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from output driver
cop
by lksw
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P0203 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Open circuit diagnostic signal
agen
Prote AG.
from output driver

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0204 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Open circuit diagnostic signal
from output driver
P0234 Turbo Charger Overboost Control deviation > -300 - -800
Condition limit exceeded hPa @ delta engine speed/
injection quantity
P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Difference between barometric
(A) Circuit Performance and boost pressure signal >
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P0237 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Boost
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P026A Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Charge air intercooler efficiency

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Balance energizing time > 217 µs

ole,

(depending on rail pressure)

urposes, in part or in wh

or < 117 µs
P0266 Cylinder 2 Contribution/ Calibration value of injector
Balance energizing time > 217 - 426 µs
(depending on rail pressure) or
< 117 - 157 µs
P0269 Cylinder 3 Contribution/ • Calibration value of injector
Balance energizing time > 217 -
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426 µs (depending on rail

mer

pressure) or < 117 - 157 µs

m

P026A Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Efficiency < 0.40

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P0272 Cylinder 4 Contribution/ • Calibration value of injector

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Balance energizing time > 217 -

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426 µs (depending on rail

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pressure) or < 117 - 157 µs
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quantity
P1004 Torque difference cylinder 1 Control error < limit from MAP
Limiting value exceeded f (engine speed and desired
torque) -50 to -30 Nm OR +50
to +30 Nm

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P1005 Torque difference cylinder 2 Control error < limit from MAP
Limiting value exceeded f (engine speed and desired
torque) -50 to -30 Nm OR +50
to +30 Nm
P1006 Torque difference cylinder 3 Control error < limit from MAP
Limiting value exceeded f (engine speed and desired
torque) -50 to -30 Nm OR +50
to +30 Nm
P1007 Torque difference cylinder 4 Control error < limit from MAP
Limiting value exceeded f (engine speed and desired gen AG. Volkswagen
torque) -50 to -30 NmVOR wa
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to +30 Nm se
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P13CF Sensor for internal pressure of Cylinder pressure
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th sensor
cylinder 1 Implausible signal s
voltage < 0.13 V
s

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cylinder 1 Implausible signal voltage < 0.33 V or > 3.09 V

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7 bar
or
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TDC position sensor out of
range
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• Difference of calculated
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cylinder pressure vs. actual

measured cylinder pressure
mm

out of range < -10 or > 10 Bar

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P13D1 Sensor for internal pressure Cylinder pressure sensor

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of cylinder 2 Electrical voltage > 3.17 V

iva
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malfunction
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P13D3 Sensor for internal pressure of Offset out of range < -7 bar or op
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cylinder 2 Implausible signal > 7 bar t. C
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P13D4 Sensor for internal pressure Cylinder pressure sensor cop
by
of cylinder 3 Electrical voltage > 3.17 V Prote
cted
G.
malfunction
P13D5 Sensor for internal pressure Cylinder pressure sensor
of cylinder 3 Short circuit to voltage < 0.13 V
ground

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of • Cylinder pressure sensor
cylinder 3 Implausible signal voltage < 0.33 V or > 3.09 V
or
• Deviation between min and
max cylinder pressure # 3 <
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
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not
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of cylinder 4 Short circuit to voltage < 0.13 V

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or
• Deviation between min and
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max cylinder pressure # 4 <

es, in part or in w

20 bar
• Offset out of range < -7 or >
7 bar
or
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TDC position sensor out of

range
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or
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cylinder pressure vs. actual

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measured cylinder pressure

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out of range < -10 or > 10 Bar

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P13E0 Sensor for internal pressure of Pressure based measured TDC

rp

cum
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cylinder 1 Malfunction vs. crank position sensor for

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py cyl. 1 out of range < 1.8 CA or
Co
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Threshold Value

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P13E1 Sensor for internal pressure of Pressure based measured TDC

urposes, in part or in wh
cylinder 2 Malfunction vs. crank position sensor for
cyl. 2 out of range < 1.8 CA or
> 1.8 CA
P13E2 Sensor for internal pressure of Pressure based measured TDC
cylinder 3 Malfunction vs. crank position sensor for
cyl. 3 out of range < 1.8 CA or
> 1.8 CA

cial p
P13E3 Sensor for internal pressure of Pressure based measured TDC

mer
cylinder 4 Malfunction vs. crank position sensor for
com cyl. 4 out of range < 1.8 CA or
or
ate > 1.8 CA
P140C Low Pressure EGR Sensor Position sensor signal > 4850
riv
p
Position circuit high mV
r
fo
ng
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P014D O2 Sensor Bank1-Sensor1 • 1.5 s ( sensor 1 later than
op
Slow Response - Lean to Rich sensor 2)
t. C
gh
yri
• 0.45 to 0.72 s = f (exhaust
cop
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gas mass flow) (sensor 2 later
Prote
cted wag
en AG
than sensor 1)
.

DTC Chart
P140E Low Pressure EGR Sensor Position sensor signal < 150
Position circuit Low mV
P169A Loading mode active Transport mode = active
P20D8 Exhaust After Treatment Fuel Control deviation > limit from
Supply Control Performance Map f or < limit from Map f
(engine speed, torque)
P2000 NOx Adsorber Efficiency Bank • Oxygen signals post NOx trap
1 Below Threshold < 0.97
• Oxygen signals pre NOx trap
< 0.045
• Mass of reductant
consumption < 0.40 gf
P2002 Particulate Trap Bank 1 • Differential pressure signal < f
Efficiency Below Threshold (exhaust gas volume flow)
or
• Ratio of filtered temperature
dynamic upstream and
downstream of the PM trap
< 1.2
P2004 Intake Manifold Runner Flap valve stuck open > 12%
Control Bank 1 Stuck Open
P2006 Intake Manifold Runner Flap valve stuck closed < 12%
Control Bank 1 Stuck Closed

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2008 Intake Manifold Runner Bank Open load diagnostic signal
1 Control Circuit Low from output driver
P2009 Intake Manifold Runner Bank Short to ground on output 1 or
1 Control Circuit Low 2 signal from output driver
P2010 Intake Manifold Runner Short to voltage on output 1 or
Control Circuit High, Bank 1 2 signal from output driver
P2015 Intake Manifold Runner • Position sensor signal > 4.61
Position Sensor Circuit or < 0.39 V
Range/Performance • Closed learning position >
4.61 or < 3.79 V n AG. Volksw
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or
P2016 Intake Manifold Runner Position sensor
ut signal < 0.25 V
h
a
Position Sensor Circuit Low ss

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P2017 Intake Manifold Runner Position sensor signal > 4.75 V
du
Position Sensor Circuit High itte
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P2031 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 voltage > 1.72 V

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P2032 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 voltage < 0.45 V

hole

Sensor 2 Circuit Low

es, in part or in w

P2080 Exhaust Gas Temperature • Comparison of upstream

Sensor Circuit Range/ turbine exhaust gas temp vs
Performance modeled temperature < 85 °C
or
• Temperature difference to
l purpos

other temp sensors during

cold start < 45 °K
ercia

P2084 Exhaust Gas Temperature • Comparison of upstream

m

Sensor 2 Circuit Range/ turbine exhaust gas temp vs

om

Performance modeled temperature < 85 °C

r c

• or
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• Temperature difference to
a
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other temp sensors during

p
for

cold start < 45 °K

ng

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P2122 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Sensor 1 voltage < 0.61 V t. C
D Circuit Low Input
gh
pyri
co
P2123 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Sensor 1 voltage > 4.79 V
by
cted
Prote
D Circuit High Input

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P2138 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage drift monitoring:

h
hole

D/E Circuit Voltage Correlation • Throttle Position Sensor 1

voltage and APP Sensor 2
es, in part or in w

voltage = 13 - 20%
P2183 Engine Coolant Temperature Temperature difference to
Sensor 2 Circuit Range/ at least 2 other temperature
Performance sensors at startup > 20 °K
l purpos

P2184 Engine Coolant Temperature ECT signal voltage < 0.15 V

Sensor 2 Circuit Low
ercia

P2185 Engine Coolant Temperature ECT signal voltage > 3.25 V

Sensor 2 Circuit High
m
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P2195 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Deviation to oxygen
c

in
or

Bank 1 Sensor 1 concentration > 0.046

thi
te

s
a

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P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich Deviation to oxygen

p

c
DTC Chart
um
or

Bank 1 Sensor 1 concentration < 0.063

f

en
ng

t.
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P2237 O2 Sensor Positive Current Measured oxygen
Co
Cop py
Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor concentration < 0.005
t. rig
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yri by
1 Open cop Vo
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P2243 O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Prote • O2S internal resistance >
AG.
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1 Open 1104Ω
• Oxygen sensor raw signal >
3V
P2251 O2 Sensor Negative Current • O2S internal resistance >
Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1104 Ω
1 open • Oxygen sensor raw signal <
1.4 V or > 1.6 V
P2270 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean; Deviation to oxygen
Bank 1 Sensor 2 concentration during fuel cutoff
> 0.046 OR deviation between
measured and modeled oxygen
concentration > 4.8% vol.
P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich; Deviation to oxygen
Bank 1 Sensor 2 concentration during fuel cutoff
< -0.063
P2279 Intake Air System Leak Deviation between actual
airflow and modeled mass air
flow < 0.7

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 es, in part or in w
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value

l purpos
P2294 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Open circuit diagnostic signal
Control Circuit from output driver

ercia
P2295 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Grounded circuit diagnostic
Control Circuit Low signal from output driver

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P2296 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Over current circuit diagnostic

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Control Circuit High signal from output driver

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Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and . Co
Threshold Value
ht
rig
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P2100 Throttle Actuator Control Open circuit diagnostic signal
by c
cted
Prote
Motor Circuit/Open sent from output driver .

P2101 Throttle Actuator Control Missing diagnostic signal from

Motor Circuit Range/ actuator module
performance
P2102 Throttle Actuator Control Circuit short to ground
Motor Circuit Low diagnostic signal sent from
output driver
P2103 Throttle Actuator "A" Control Circuit short to voltage
Motor Circuit High diagnostic signal sent from
output driver
P2146 Fuel Injector Group “A” Supply Diagnostic signal from output
Voltage Circuit Open driver = characteristic error
pattern
P2149 Fuel Injector Group “B” Supply Diagnostic signal from output
Voltage Circuit Open driver = characteristic error
pattern
P2279 Intake Air System Leak • Threshold to detect a
defective system > 1.33 - 1.60
P2294 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 • Signal voltage 1.40 - 3.20 V
Control Circuit or
• Signal pattern incorrect
P2295 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage < 1.40 - 3.20 V
Control Circuit Low Short to
Ground
P2296 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage > 3.20 V
Control Circuit High
P320B O2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heater Sensor temperature < 720 °C
Performance
P320C O2 Bank 1 Sensor 1/2 Lean Offset air fuel ratio > 0.5
Correlation

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and

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Threshold Value

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P0300
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tion
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Misfire Detected fuel injection Calculated

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based on values from last two
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engine revolutions
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misfire over 440 crankshaft

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P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected by copy
• No rise in engine speed after
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cted fuel injection Calculated
AG.
agen
based on values from last two
engine revolutions
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected • No rise in engine speed after
fuel injection Calculated
based on values from last two
engine revolutions

DTC Chart
• Error threshold 82%
misfire over 440 crankshaft
revolutions
P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected • No 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 • No 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 • Consecutive not plausible
Range/Performance signals > 15
• Cam phase signals without
plausible signal > 4 cam
rotations.

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Threshold Value

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P0322 Engine Speed Input Circuit No No incremental signal. Internal

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Signal self test failed.
fo

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P0381 Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Receipt bit for lamp request not
Co
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Circuit equal with lamp request bit.
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
P0383 Glow Plug Control Module Diagnostic error signal sent
co Vo
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cted
Control Circuit Low from output driver = 0 V.
agen
Prote AG.

P2300 Ignition Coil A Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA

Circuit Low
P2301 Ignition Coil A Primary Control Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2303 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2304 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2306 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2307 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2309 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2310 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High

Additional Exhaust Regulation

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P040B Exhaust Gas Recirculation • Sensor temperature < 55 °C
Temperature Sensor Circuit or
Range/Performance • Temperature difference to
other temp sensors during
cold start < 45 °K
P040C Exhaust Gas Recirculation Signal sensor voltage < 0.06 V
Temperature Sensor Circuit
Low
P040D Exhaust Gas Recirculation Signal sensor voltage > 3.24 V
Temperature Sensor Circuit
High
P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control deviation < limit from
Insufficient Flow Detected map f (engine speed, desired
airflow)

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Threshold Value

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P0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control deviation > limit from

pr r
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Excessive Flow Detected map (engine speed, desired

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airflow) Cop
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P0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve stuck open > 17% or
t
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Circuit stuck closed < 17%
cop
by
cted gen A
Prote
P0405 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position sensor signal range
G.
Sensor Circuit Low check low.
P0406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position sensor signal range
Sensor Circuit High check high.
P0420 Catalyst System Bank 1 HC conversion rate < 0.3
Efficiency Below Threshold
P045A Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B” Diagnostic signal from output
Control Circuit driver
P045B Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position sensor signal > 1 V or
“B” Control Circuit Range/ < 0.4 V
Performance
P045C Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B” Diagnostic signal from output
Control Circuit Low driver

DTC Chart
P045D Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B” Diagnostic signal from output
Control Circuit High driver
P045E Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B” Comparison of actual and
Control Stuck Open desired position signal
• Control deviation > 12%
P045F Exhaust Gas Recirculation “B” Comparison of actual and
Control Stuck Closed desired position signal
• Control deviation < -12%
P046C Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position sensor signal > 1 V or
Sensor “A” Circuit Range/ < 0.4 V
Performance
P047C Exhaust Pressure Sensor “B” Pressure sensor voltage < 0.2
Low V
P047D Exhaust Pressure Sensor “B” Pressure sensor voltage > 4.9
High V
P047F Exhaust Pressure Control Control valve stuck open -
Valve “A” Stuck Open position sensor < 10% when
commanded closed
P0470 Exhaust Pressure Sensor “A” Sensor voltage > 4.9
P0471 Exhaust Pressure Sensor “A” Sensor voltage > 4.9
Range/Performance
P0472 Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Sensor voltage < 0.2 V
Low

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0473 Exhaust Pressure Sensor A Sensor voltage >4.9 V
High

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P0474 Exhaust Pressure Sensor “A” Difference between modeled
Circuit Intermittent/Erratic and measured differential
pressure across low pressure

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EGR > 40hPa

mm
P0475 Exhaust Pressure Control Diagnostic signal from output

co
Valve “A” driver

e or
P0477 Exhaust Pressure Control Diagnostic signal from output

at
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Valve “A” Low driver.

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P0478 Exhaust Pressure Control Short to voltage on Out 1 or yi
op
Valve “A” High Out 2 signal from output driver.
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rig
P048A Exhaust Pressure Control Control valve stuck closed -
copy
Valve “A” Stuck Closed position sensor > 10% when
by
cted en AG
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commanded open
.

P048B Exhaust Pressure Control Position sensor signal < 0.25 V

Valve Position Sensor Circuit
Low
P048C Exhaust Pressure Control Position sensor signal in
Valve Position Sensor Circuit desired range during closed
Range/Performance position learning > 1.1 V or <
0.5 V
P048E Exhaust Pressure Control Position sensor signal > 4.85 V
Valve Position Sensor Circuit
High
P0486 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position sensor signal > 4890
Sensor “B” Circuit or < 210 mV
P240F Exhaust Gas Recirculation Calculated characteristic value
Slow Response > 20 at positive or negative air
mass change
P2413 Exhaust Gas Recirculation • Number of learning points at
System Performance fuel mass adaptation limit >
or = to 4
• At upper limit = 6 mg/stroke
• At lower limit = -6 mg/stroke
P242A Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor signal voltage > 1.72 V
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor
3

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P242B Exhaust Gas Temperature • Comparison of upstream
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor turbine exhaust gas temp vs
3 Range/Performance modeled temperature < 250
°C
or
• Temperature difference to
other temp sensors during
cold start < 45 °K
P242C Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor signal voltage < 0.45 V
Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 AG. Volkswagen AG d
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P244C Exhaust Temperature Too iseTime
d to activate control loop > nte
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Regeneration Bank 1 ss
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P2452 Diesel Particulate Filter Sensor voltage > 4.9 V

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Differential Pressure Sensor

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P2453 Diesel Particulate Filter Differential pressure signal <

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Differential Pressure Sensor -83 hPa to > 80 hPa

DTC Chart
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Circuit Range/Performance
urposes, in part or in wh

P2454 Diesel Particulate Filter Sensor voltage < 0.2

Differential Pressure Sensor
Circuit Low
P2456 Diesel Particulate Filter • Inverse change of differential
Pressure Sensor “A” Circuit pressure per time > 10 hPa/s
Intermittent/Erratic • Inverse change of differential
pressure per time < -10 hPa/s
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P2457 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor temperature above

mer

Cooling System Performance threshold 40 °K

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P2458 Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration time > 5400 Sec.

or c

Regeneration Duration
ate
v

P2459 Diesel Particulate Filter PM trap loading > dynamically

ri
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Regeneration Frequency rising threshold [f(simulated

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engine emissions)]
op
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P246E Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor signal voltage > 1.72 V
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Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor by copy Vo
lksw
4 Prote
cted agen
AG.
P246F Exhaust Gas Temperature • Sensor temperature < 230 °C
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor or
4 Range/Performance • Temperature difference to
other temp sensors during cold
start < 45 °K

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter - Soot Calculated particulate matter
Accumulation trap loading > 40 g
l purpos
P247A Exhaust Gas Temperature Out Control deviation > limit from
of Range Bank 1 Sensor 3 Map f or < limit from Map f
(engine speed, torque)
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P2470 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor signal voltage < 0.45 V

mm

Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1

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Sensor 4
or

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P2478 Exhaust Gas Temperature Out Control deviation > limit from
riv

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of Range Bank 1 Sensor 1 Map f or < limit from Map f
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(engine speed, torque)

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Speed and Idle Control
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DTC Error Message cted Malfunction Criteria and
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Threshold Value
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Vehicle speed < 6 km/h
Performance
P0502 Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Brake control unit error
Low Input message sent
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor Vehicle speed > 320 km/h
Intermittent High Signal
P0506 Idle Control System RPM Control deviation < 10%
Lower than Expected
P0507 Idle Control System RPM Control deviation > 10%
Higher than Expected
P0534 Vehicle Speed Sensor “A”
Intermittent/Erratic/High
P054E Idle Control System Fuel Actual fuel mass < limit from
Quantity Lower Than map f (engine temperature)
Expected
P054F Idle Control System Fuel Actual fuel mass > limit from
Quantity Higher Than map f (engine temperature)
Expected
P0544 Exhaust Gas Temperature Signal voltage > 1.72 V
Sensor Circuit - Bank 1
P0545 Exhaust Gas Temperature Signal voltage < 0.45 V
Sensor Circuit - Bank 1 Low
P0562 System Voltage Low Voltage Internal check failure of voltage
supply for ECM off timer

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2563 Turbocharger Boost Control • Position sensor signal voltage
Position Sensor Circuit < 0.3 or > 4.5 V
Range/Performance or
• Position sensor signal > 1.72
or < 0.3 V
P2564 Turbocharger Boost Control Position sensor signal voltage
Position Sensor Circuit Low < 0.15 V
P2565 Turbocharger Boost Control Sensor signal voltage > 4.85 V
Position Sensor Circuit High

Control Module and Output Signals

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P06A3 Sensor Reference Voltage “D” Sensor supply voltage < 2.97 V
Circuit/Open or > 3.63 V gen AG
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P06B9 Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit • Message from GlowbyControl
Vo
d
Range/Performance Unit = error message
ris
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tho glow start =
• 4 - 14 Sec. after
u
a

DTC Chart
1.2 ohm orss less
e
nl

P06BA Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit • Message from Glow Control

du
itte

Range/Performance Unit = error message

erm

• 4 - 14 Sec. after glow start =

ot p

1.2 ohm or less

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P06BB Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit • Message from Glow Control

hole

Range/Performance Unit = error message

es, in part or in w

• 4 - 14 Sec. after glow start =

1.2 ohm or less
P06BC Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Circuit • Message from Glow Control
Range/Performance Unit = error message
• 4 - 14 Sec. after glow start =
l purpos

1.2 ohm or less

P06C5 Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Incorrect Message from Glow Control
ercia

Unit = error message (wrong

current slope).
m
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P06C6 Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Incorrect Message from Glow Control

or c

Unit = error message (wrong

ate

current slope).
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or

P06C7 Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Incorrect Message from Glow Control

g f
n

Unit = error message (wrong op

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current slope). ht. C
rig
P06C8 Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Incorrect Message from Glow Control copy
Unit = error message (wrong
by
cted
Prote
current slope). .

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and

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Threshold Value

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P0604 Internal Control Module • Write EEPROM not possible

ir va
Random Access Memory • Checksum error in 3 or more

p r
(RAM) Error locations

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P0605 Internal Control Module Read • ECM internal ROM self test Co
py
Only Memory (ROM) Error failed ht.
rig
py
P0606 Internal Control Module • ECM internal self test failed co
by
cted
Memory Check Sum Error Prote
P0607 Control Module Performance • Low/high supply voltage
diagnostic signal from output
driver
or
• Failed signal range check with
barometer pressure sensor
(located on ECM circuit
board)
P0627 Fuel Pump “A” Control Circuit/ Open circuit signal from output
Open driver
P0628 Fuel Pump “A” Control Circuit Grounded circuit signal from
Low output driver
P0629 Fuel Pump “A” Control Circuit Over Current signal from output
High driver
P0634 ECM Internal Temperature Too Current Over-Temperature
High diagnostic signal from output
driver > 150 °C
P0638 Throttle Actuator Control Diagnostic signal from actuator
(Bank 1) Range/Performance module = defective state
P064C Glow Control Unit Module Wrong GCU build = error
Error message
P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage “A” Sensor supply voltage < 4.8 V
Circuit Open or > 5.2 V
P0651 Sensor Reference Voltage “B” Sensor supply voltage < 4.8 V
Circuit Open or > 5.2 V
P066A Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Control Over current on circuit > 70 A
Circuit Low
P066C Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Control Over current on circuit > 70 A
Circuit Low
P066E Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Control Over current on circuit > 70 A
Circuit Low
P067A Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Control Over current on circuit > 70 A
Circuit Low

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P0670 Glow Plug Module 1 Control Message from glow control unit

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Circuit electrical malfunction = 3.44 V

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electrical circuit

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P0671 Cylinder 1 Glow Plug Circuit Message from Glow Control
Q10 Electrical Fault hole Unit, (glow current < 2.2 A)
es, in part or in w

P0672 Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit Message from Glow Control

Q11 Electrical Fault Unit, (glow current < 2.2 A)
P0673 Cylinder 3 Glow Plug Circuit Message from Glow Control
Q12 Electrical Fault Unit, (glow current < 2.2 A)
l purpos

P0674 Cylinder 4 Glow Plug Circuit Message from Glow Control

Q13 Electrical Fault Unit, (glow current < 2.2 A)
P068A ECM Power Relay Relay stuck, no change in
ercia

Performance - De-Energized circuit voltage

m

Too Early
com

P068B ECM Power Relay Relay stuck, no change in

or
e

Performance - De-Energized circuit voltage

at
riv

Too Late
p
for

P0684 Glow Plug Control Module to Message from glow relay-

g

n
n

t.

DTC Chart
yi Co
PCM Communication Circuit . Cop missing info from Glow Control py
Range/Performance Unit
t rig
gh ht
pyri by
Vo
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P0697 Sensor Reference Voltage “C” Sensor supply voltage < 3.168
c by lksw
cted agen
Circuit Open V or > 3.432 V
Prote AG.

P2610 ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Quantity time over threshold <
Timer Performance 7.52 or > 8.48 Sec.
P2632 Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit Open circuit diagnostic signal
Open from output driver
P2633 Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit Grounded circuit diagnostic
Low signal from output driver
P2634 Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit Over current circuit diagnostic
High signal from output driver
P268A Fuel Injector Calibration Not Accumulated global release
Learned/Programmed time of zero fuel calibration
but disabled by rail pressure
deviation > 35s
U0001 High Speed CAN CAN driver A status Bus Off.
Communication Bus
U0002 High Speed CAN CAN driver A status no
Communication Bus communication
Performance
U0101 Lost Communication with TCM No TCM messages received.

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
U0121 Lost Communication With No messages received from
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS module
(ABS) Control Module
U0146 Lost Communication With Fault message from gateway
Gateway “A” = true n AG. Volk
swage
U0155 Lost Communication With No messages received yfrom Volk
b
Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument cluster rised
(IPC) Control Module ho
aut
U0302 Software Incompatibility with ss
Wrong TCM messages

le
un
Transmission Control Module received.

d
itte
U0402 Invalid Data Received From Wrong TCM messages

rm
Gear Shift Control Module A received.

pe ot
U0415 Invalid Data Received From Implausible ABS messages

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Anti-Lock Brake System sent. Veh speed > 320 km/h or
hole
Control Module missing vehicle speed data.
es, in part or in w

U0423 Invalid Data Received From Error message sent from

Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Cluster to
Control Module ECU
U1024 Communications Bus Fault, Error message sent from
IPC to ECU instrument cluster to ECU
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DTC Chart
Engine Codes CRZA
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P000A Camshaft Position Slow Difference between target and
Response actual position > 8 °CRK for >
1.3 to 2.9 Sec. and adjustment
angle >= 2.50 °CRK
P0010 Camshaft Position Actuator Signal voltage, > 4.70 - 5.40 V
Circuit Open
P0011 Camshaft Position Timing - • Difference between target and
Over-Advanced actual position > 8 CRK °
• Adjustment Aangle
G. Vol<ks2.50
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P0016 Crankshaft Position vs. • Permissible
Vol deviation ot g
by ua
Camshaft Position Correlationised < 11° Rev ran
r tee

DTC Chart
ut
ho or or
a
ss • Permissible deviation
e

> 11° Rev

nl
du

P0036 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage 2.34 to 3.59 V

itte
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(Bank 1, Sensor 2) Open

ot p

P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 2.34 V

, is n

Low (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

hole

P0038 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage > 3.59 V

es, in part or in w

High (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

P008A Low Pressure Fuel System Actual pressure < 0.08 MPa
Pressure Too Low
P008B Low Pressure Fuel System Actual pressure > 0.8 MPa
Pressure Too High
l purpos

P0087 Fuel Rail/System Pressure - • Fuel trim activity 0.90 - 1.15

Too Low • Output value rail pressure
ercia

controller > 2 MPa

m

• Difference between target and

om

actual pressure > -16.38

or c

P0089 Fuel Pressure Regulator

e

• Difference between target and

at
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Performance actual pressure > 0.15 and <

p
or

-0.2 MPa
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• Total pressure controller

op
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t. C
response < -0.25 and > 0.35 yri
gh
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Prote AG.
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Threshold Value
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P0100 , is n Mass Air Flow Circuit Fault MAF sensor signal 0 µs

h re
hole

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spec
es, in part or in w

Performance • Upper threshold model < 12%

t to the co
• Lower threshold model < 0.400
kg/h
• Load calculation > 21%

rrectness of i
• Fuel system < -19%
l purpos

P0102 Mass Air Flow Circuit Low MAF sensor signal < 66 µs
Input

nform
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P0103 Mass Air Flow Circuit High MAF sensor signal > 4500 µs
Input
m

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P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/ • Difference of boost pressure

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Barometric Pressure Circuit signal vs altitude sensor signal

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thi
Performance > 230 hPa

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• Difference of boost pressure

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ng

t.
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signal vs altitude sensor signal
Co
Cop py
< -130 hPa
t. rig
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P0111 Intake Air Temperature Sensor • Difference in value IAT - ECT
co lksw
by
cted agen
Circuit Performance Prote @ engine start (depending on
AG.
engine off time) > 24.8 °K
• Difference in value IAT - AAT
@ engine start < 24.8 °K
(depending on engine off time)
P0112 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Intake air temperature > 141°C
1 Circuit Low Input
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Intake air temperature < 46°C
Circuit High Input
P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature •No change on signal < 1.5 °K
Sensor 1 Circuit Performance or
• Signal in range 88.5 - 109.5
°C with no change on signal <
1.5 °K
P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature
Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input > 140°C
P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature Engine coolant temperature
Sensor 1 Circuit High Input < -40°C
P0121 Pedal Position Sensor A • TPS 1 - TPS 2 > 6.30%
Circuit Performance • Actual TPS 1 calculated value
> TPS 2 calculated value
• TPS 1 calc. value > 9.00%

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0122 Pedal Position Sensor A Signal voltage < 0.20 V
Circuit Low Input
P0123 Pedal Position Sensor A Signal voltage > 4.81 V
Circuit High Input
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P013A O2 Sensor Slow Response - olks
EWMA filtered max differential
b yV
Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 transient time at ifuel
ed cutoff >=
rs
ho
0.5 Sec. for 3utfunction checks
sa
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, O2S ceramic
s temperature

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Sensor 1) < 640 °C

un d
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P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, • VM < 1.75 V

erm
Sensor 1) Low Voltage • UN < 1.50 V

ot p
• IA or IP > 0.30 V
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P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, • VM > 3.25 V
ole,

Sensor 1) • UN > 4.40 V

urposes, in part or in wh

• IA or IP > 7.0 V
P0133 O2 Circuit Slow Response Signal dynamic slope check
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) • O2S signal front vs. modeled
O2S signal ratio < 0.40 and >

DTC Chart
0.01
• Cycles completed > 400
Oscillation check
cial p

• Lambda amplitude signal >

mer

20%
• Cycles > 8
com

• Time lambda > lambda

or

amplitude 400 m sec.

ate
v

Delay check
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• Delay modeled lambda signal

fo
ng

minus measured signal > 460

i
py
Co
m sec. ht.
• Cycles > 12 copy
rig
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P0135 O2 Heater Circuit (Bank 1, • Heater duty cycle > 90% Prote
cted
G.
Sensor 1) • O2S ceramic temperature <
720 °C
• Time after O2S heater on 40
Sec.

P0136 O2 Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 2) • Delta voltage one step at

heater switching > 2.0020 V
• Number of checks 10

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P0137 O2 Circuit Low Voltage (Bank • Signal voltage < 0.06 V for >
1, Sensor 2) 3 Sec.

urposes, in part or in wh
• Difference with/without load
pulse < 0.01 V
P0138 O2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank Signal voltage 1.08 V for > 5
1, Sensor 2) Sec.
P0139 O2 Circuit Slow Response • EWMA filtered transient time at
(Bank 1 Sensor 2) fuel cutoff > 0.4 Sec.
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P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) At idle

• Adaptive value > 5.02
At part-load
• Adaptive value > 21%
P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1) At idle
• Adaptive value < -5.02%
At part-load
• Adaptive value < -21%
P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Signal voltage > 4.8 V
Circuit
P0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Actual pressure > 20.6 MPa
Circuit Performance
P0192 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Signal voltage < 0.2 V
Circuit Low
P0201 Injector Circuit Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 1 • Internal logic failure
P0202 Injector Circuit Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 2 • Internal logic failure
P0203 Injector Circuit Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 3 • Internal logic failure
P0204 Injector Circuit Open - • Low side signal current < 2.1 A
Cylinder 4 • Internal logic failure

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P0222 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Signal voltage < 0.20 V
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P0223 Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Signal voltage > 4.81 V
High Input
P0234 Turbocharger Overboost Difference of set value boost
Condition pressure vs altitude sensor
signal > 260 - 1275 hPa
P0237 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Signal voltage < 0.2 V
Circuit Low
P0238 Turbocharger Boost Sensor Signal voltage > 4.88 V
Circuit High
P0243 Turbocharger Wastegate Signal voltage > 5.6 - 4.4 V
Solenoid Circuit Performance
P0245 Turbocharger Wastegate Signal voltage < 3.25 - 2.15 V

DTC Chart
Solenoid Low
P0246 Turbocharger Wastegate Signal current > 2.2 to 4 A
Solenoid High
P025A Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 4.80 - 5.30 V
Circuit Open
P025C Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 2.70 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
P025D Fuel Pump Module Control Signal voltage 2.70 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0267 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low Signal current < 2.1 A
P0268 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low Low side signal current < 2.1 A
P0271 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High Signal current > 14.70 A
P0299 Turbocharger Underboost Difference of set boost pressure
vs. actual boost pressure value
> 150 hPa

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P12A1 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity > 0.20
Inappropriately Low MPa
• Fuel trim activity < 0.80
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P2004 Intake Manifold Runner • Signal voltage < 2.62 or > 4.65
Control Stuck Open V
• Unable to reach normal closed
position
P2008 Intake Manifold Runner • Signal duty cycle > 80%
Control Circuit Open • ECM power stage failure
P2014 Intake Manifold Runner Signal voltage > 4.75 V
Position Sensor Circuit
P2015 Intake Manifold Runner Deviation runner flap target
Position Sensor Circuit position vs actual position >
Performance 25% and actual position within 0
to 100%
P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal voltage, < 0.0 - 3.25 V
Control Circuit Low
P2089 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal current > 2.2 A
Control Circuit High
P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Deviation lambda control < -0.04
System Too Lean
P2097 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Integral part of lambda control
System Too Rich > 0.04

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0300 Random Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
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Misfire Rate (MR), > 3%
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P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low • Lower threshold < -70 V
Input or for signal range check
• Lower threshold < 0.60 - 1.60
V
P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High • Upper threshold > 1.00 V
Input or for signal range check
• > 21.75 - 115.87 V
P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Signal range check lower
Input threshold 0.5 to 0.8

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P0342 Camshaft Position Sensor • Signal voltage low

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Circuit Low Input • Crankshaft signals = 8

P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor • Signal voltage high
Circuit High Input • Crankshaft signals = 8
P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/ • Signal current < -0.25 to
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P0352 Ignition Coil B Primary/ • Signal current < -0.25 to
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P2301 Ignition Coil A Primary Control Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2303 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2304 Ignition Coil B Primary Control Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2306 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2307 Ignition Coil C Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2309 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal current > 24.0 mA
Circuit Low
P2310 Ignition Coil D Primary Control Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High

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Threshold Value

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catalyst < 0.40
• Front catalyst< .90
• While value for front catalyst
< 2.00
P0441 Evaporative Emission System Actual evap pump current
Incorrect Purge Flow difference between reference
measurement to idle divided by
pump current difference from
the last leak detection phase
during engine off > 1.40 mA

DTC Chart
P0442 Evaporative Emission System Modeled pressure from pump
Leak Detected (Small Leak) current < 9 hPa
P0444 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage > 4.40 - 5.40 V
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Open
P0456 Evaporative Emission System EVAP leakage area calculated
Leak Detected (Very Small from pump current curve > 0.17
Leak) mm 2
P0458 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage 0.00 - 3.25 V
Purge Control Valve Circuit
Low
P0459 Evaporative Emission System Signal current > 2.2 A
Purge Control Valve Circuit
High

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Threshold Value

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P050A Cold Start Idle Air Control Out of range low:
System Performance • Engine speed deviation < -80
RPM
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• Engine speed deviation > 80

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P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/ VSS signal < 4 km/h

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Control Module and Output Signals
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0601 Internal Control Module Internal check sum, incorrect
Memory Check Sum Error
P0604 Internal Control Module Write ability check, failed
Random Access Memory
(RAM) Error
P0605 Internal Control Module Read ROM check failed
Only Memory (ROM) Error
P0606 ECM Processor Fault ECM internal check failure
P0638 Throttle Actuator Control
Performance • Time to close to reference
point > 0.6 Sec.
and
• Reference point 2.88%
• Time to close below reference
point, + 2.49%, > 0.56 Sec.
• Duty cycle > 80%
• ECM power stage no failure
P0641 Sensor Reference Voltage A Signal voltage deviation > ± 0.3
Circuit V
P0642 Sensor Reference Voltage A Signal voltage < 4.6 to 5 V
Circuit Low

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Threshold Value
P0643 Sensor Reference Voltage A Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
Circuit High
P0651 Sensor Reference Voltage B Signal voltage deviation > +/-
Circuit 0.3 V
P0652 Sensor Reference Voltage B Signal voltage < 4.6 - 5.0 V
Circuit Low
P0653 Sensor Reference Voltage B Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
Circuit High
P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal voltage > 4.4 - 5.6 V
Circuit Open
P0658 Actuator Supply Voltage A Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
Circuit Low
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P0686 ECM Power Relay Control Control voltage 2.6 to 3.7 V and
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P0697 Sensor Reference Voltage C Signal voltage deviation
Circuit Open > ± 0.3 V
P0698 Sensor Reference Voltage C Signal voltage < 4.6 - 5.0 V
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P0699 Sensor Reference Voltage C Signal voltage > 5 to 5.4 V
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U0001 High Speed CAN Bus Off failure
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U0002 High Speed CAN Global Time Out failure

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U0121 Lost Communication With CAN communication with ABS,

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Gateway A gateway, time out

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
U0155 CAN Instrument Cluster CAN messages not received
U0415 CAN Communication With • Speed sensor initialization
ABS Error failed
• Speed sensor low voltage
error failed
• Speed > 326 km/h
U0422 Invalid Data Received From Ambient temperature value
Body Control Module (Cluster) initialization failure.
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• Fuel trim activity < 0.85

P12A2 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor • Pressure control activity
Inappropriately High > 0.25 MPa
and
• Fuel trim activity < 0.85
P12A4 Fuel Rail Pump Control Valve • Fuel trim activity 0.85 to 1.15
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P2004 Intake Manifold Runner • Signal voltage < 2.62 or > 4.65
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P2008 Intake Manifold Runner • Signal duty cycle > 80%

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Control Circuit Open • ECM power stage failure t. Cop
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P2014 Intake Manifold Runner • Signal voltage > 4.75 V opyri
Position Sensor Circuit
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Prote
P2015 Intake Manifold Runner • Deviation runner flap target
Position Sensor Circuit position vs actual position >
Performance 25% and actual position within
0 to 100%
P2088 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal voltage, < 0.0 - 3.25 V
Control Circuit Low

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P2089 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal current > 2.2 A
Control Circuit High

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P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Deviation lambda control < -0.04
System Too Lean
P2097 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Integral part of lambda control
System Too Rich > 0.04
P2101 Throttle Actuator Control • Duty cycle >80%
Motor Circuit Performance • Deviation throttle value angles
vs. calculated value 4 - 50%

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P2106 Throttle Actuator Control Internal check failed

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P2122 Pedal Position Sensor D Signal voltage < 0.61 V

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Circuit High Input

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P2123 Pedal Position Sensor D Signal voltage > 4.79 V
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Circuit High Input
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P2127 Pedal Position Sensor E Signal voltage < 0.27 V ht.
rig
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P2128 Pedal Position Sensor E Signal voltage > 2.43 V Prote
Circuit High Input
P2138 Pedal Position Sensor D / E Signal voltage: Difference
Voltage Correlation between signal APP1 and APP2
> 0.17 - 0.70 V
P2146 Fuel Injector A Supply Voltage • Signal current, < 2.6 A
Circuit Open or
• Signal current > 14.90 A
P2149 Fuel Injector B Supply Voltage • Signal current, < 2.6 A
Circuit Open or
• Signal current > 14.70 A
P2181 Cooling System Performance Cooling system temperature too
low after a sufficient mass air
flow integral 74 - 84 °C
P2195 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Lean Bank 1, Sensor 1 control loop > 0.06
P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Rich (Bank 1, Sensor 1) control loop < 0.08
P2231 O2 Sensor Signal Circuit Delta O2S signal front > 190 uA
Shorted to Heater Circuit
P2237 O2 Sensor Positive Current O2S signal front 1.493 - 1.507
Control Circuit Open (Bank 1, V and delta lambda controller
Sensor 1) > 0.10

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(Bank 1, Sensor 2) • Enrichment after stuck lean
27.90%
P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich • O2S signal rear > 0.63 - 0.64 V
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) • Enrichment after stuck rich
14.99%
P2279 Intake Air System Leak • Threshold to detect a defective
system > 1.33 - 1.60
P2293 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 • Difference between target
Performance pressure vs. actual pressure:
> 1.50 mPa
or
• < -1.50 mPa
P2294 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 • Signal voltage 1.40 - 3.20 V
Control Circuit or
• Signal pattern incorrect
P2295 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage < 1.40 - 3.20 V
Control Circuit Low Short to
Ground
P2296 Fuel Pressure Regulator 2 Signal voltage > 3.20 V
Control Circuit High

Additional Emissions Regulations

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2400 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage > 4.7 - 5.4 V
Leak Detection Pump Control
Circuit Open
P2401 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage > 2.74 - 3.26 V
Leak Detection Pump Control
Circuit Low
P2402 Evaporative Emission System Signal voltage at LDP current
Leak Detection Pump Control measuring resistor > 4.00 to
Circuit High 1.80 V

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P2404 Evaporative Emission System • High signal voltage > 30.4 Sec.
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Circuit Range/Performance
P2414 O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample Threshold 1
Error (Bank 1, Sensor 1) • Signal voltage 3.1 - 4.81 V
• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.2 V
Threshold 2
• Signal voltage 2.5 V
• O2S signal 2.5 - 3.1 V
P2539 Low Pressure Fuel System Signal voltage > 4.9 V
Circuit
P2541 Low Pressure Fuel Sensor Signal voltage < 0.2 V
Circuit Low Input
P2626 O2 Sensor Pumping Current O2S signal front > 4.81 V
Trim Circuit Open (Bank 1
Sensor 1)

DTC Chart
P3081 Engine Temperature Too Low Difference between ECT and
modeled ECT > 9.80 °K

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2.5 Sec.
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P0010 Intake Camshaft Position Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
Actuator Circuit Open Bank 1
P0011 Intake Camshaft Position • Difference between target and
Timing - Over-Advanced Bank actual > 8° CRK rotation
1 • Adjustment angle < 3° CRK
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P0016 Camshaft Position Sensor Permissible deviation < -13.49

Angular Offset Check or >13.49 CRK deg.
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P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit • O2S signal rear not oscillating
e or

Bank 1 Sensor 1 at reference < 598 mV and

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enrichment after stuck lean

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• Heater voltage 4.70 to 5.40 V
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P0031 HO2S Heater Control Circuit • O2S signal rear not oscillating
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Low Bank 1 Sensor 1 at reference < 598 mV and
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enrichment after stuck lean
20%
or
• Heater voltage 0 to 3.26 V
P0032 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater current > 5.50 A
High Bank 1 Sensor 1
P0036 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage 2.34 to 3.59 V
Bank 1 Sensor 2
P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage < 2.34 V
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
P0038 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Heater voltage > 3.59 A
High (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0042 O2 Sensor Heater Control Heater voltage 2.34 to 3.59 V
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3
(CBUA ONLY)
P0043 O2 Sensor Heater Control Heater voltage < 2.34 V
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 Low
(CBUA ONLY)
P0044 O2 Sensor Heater Control Heater voltage > 3.59 V
Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 High
(CBUA ONLY)
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thoAAT vs. ECT at start
(kelvin) uor
a
< 25 Kss nl
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P0072 Ambient Air Temperature • Ambient air temp > 87 °C
du

Sensor Circuit Low

itte
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P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure to • Difference manifold pressure

ot p

Barometric Pressure Circuit - lower threshold model < 0.

, is n

DTC Chart
Range/Performance Model range 45 to 845 hPa
hole

• Difference manifold pressure

- upper threshold model > 0.
es, in part or in w

Model range 640 - 1055

• Difference. altitude sensor
signal vs. manifold pressure
signal at engine start > 60 hPa
l purpos

P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure Signal voltage > 4.86 V

Circuit High Input
ercia

P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure Signal voltage > 4.86 V

Circuit High Input
mm

P0111 Intake Air Temperature Circuit • Difference of ECT vs. IAT or

co

Range/Performance IAT vs. AAT at start > 25 K

e or

(kelvin) or AAT vs. ECT at start

at
riv

< 25 K
orp
f
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P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit • IAT > 130.0 °C py

i
Low Input t. Co
h
rig
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor • IAT < -46 °C copy
Circuit High Input cted
by
en AG
Prote .
P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature • No change on signal 2 °K
Sensor 1 Circuit Range/ • ECT signal stuck in range
Performance 75 - 105 °C and no change in
signal 2 °K

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Threshold Value

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P0117 Engine Coolant Temperature • ECT >140 °C

ng
Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
i
py
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P0118 Engine Coolant Temperature ECT < -40 °C ht
rig
py
Sensor 1 Circuit High Input by co
cted
P0121 Accelerator Pedal Position • TPS 1 - TPS 2 > 5.10 to 6.30%
Prote
Sensor A Circuit Range/ • TPS 1 calc. value > 9.00%
Performance
P0122 Accelerator Pedal Position Signal voltage < 0.20 V
Sensor A Circuit Low Input
P0123 Accelerator Pedal Position Signal voltage > 4.81 V
Sensor A Circuit High Input
P013A O2 Sensor Slow Response - EWMA filtered max differential
Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 transient time at fuel cutoff >=
0.5 Sec. and number of checks
>= 3
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1, • O2S ceramic temp. < 640 ° C
Sensor 1)
P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit, (Bank 1 • Virtual mass < 1.75 V
Sensor 1) Low Voltage • UN, < 1.50 V
• IA, 0.3 V
P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit, (Bank 1 • Virtual mass, > 3.25 V
Sensor 1) High Voltage • UN, > 4.40 V
• IA, > 7.0 V
P0133 O2 Circuit Slow Response • Difference between R2L and
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) L2R area ratio -0.40 to 0.40
• Counter cycles completed >/=
4 times
• Gradient ratio >= 0.25 or <=
0.40 and lower value of both
ratios < 0.25.
P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit • Heater duty cycle > 90%
(Bank 1 Sensor 1) • O2S ceramic temperature, <
720 °C
or
• O2S ceramic temp < 715 °C
•Time after O2 heater on, 35
Sec
P0136 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 • Delta O2S rear signal > 2.00 V
Sensor 2) • Number of checks = 6

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0137 O2 Circuit Low Voltage (Bank • Cold condition: Signal voltage
1, Sensor 2) < 0.06 V for > 3 Sec.
• Difference of sensor voltage
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P0138 O2 Circuit High Voltage (Bank
tho
Signal voltage > 1.08 V for > 5 tee
u or
1, Sensor 2) sa Sec.
s

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P0139 O2 Circuit Slow Response • EWMA filtered transient time at
nl
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(Bank 1, Sensor 2) fuel cut off > 0.6 Sec.
itte

• O2 voltage between 201 - 401

erm

mV.
ot p

• O2S rear signal > 0.16 V

, is n

during fuel cut off active

hole

P0140 O2 Circuit No Activity • Signal voltage .40 to .60 V for

es, in part or in w

Detected (Bank 1, Sensor 2) > 3 Sec.

• Voltage difference between
load pulse and no load pulse
>= 2.80 V
• Internal resistance > 40 k and
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DTC Chart
exhaust temp > 670 °C
P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit • Difference of sensor voltage
ercia

(Bank 1 Sensor 2) with and without load pulse <

0.01 V
m
om

• Internal heater resistance 1200

c

- 32400 Ω
or
ate

P0142 O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 • Delta voltage 1 step at heater

priv

Sensor 3 switching > 2.00 V

for
g

• Heater coupling >= 6 times

n

yi
op op
P0143 O2 Sensor Circuit Low • Signal voltage .40 to .60 V for
ht. C yri
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Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 3 > 3 Sec
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by lksw
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load pulse and no load pulse
AG.

>= 2.80 V
• Internal resistance > 40 k and
exhaust temp > 670 °C
P0144 O2 Sensor Circuit High • Signal voltage > 1.08 V for >
Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 3 5 Sec.
P0145 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow • EWMA filtered transient time at
Response Bank 1 Sensor 3 fuel cut off > 1.5 Sec
• O2 voltage between 201 - 401
mV

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0146 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity • Signal voltage .40 to .60 V for
Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 > 3 Sec.
• Voltage difference between
load pulse and no load pulse
>= 2.80 V
• Internal resistance > 40 k and
exhaust temp > 670 °C
P0147 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit • Internal heater resistance 1200
Bank 1 Sensor 3 - 32400 Ω
AG. V
P0169 Incorrect Fuel Composition Fuel quantity out of limit or agen
ksw
incorrect y Vol
db
r 4.50 - ise
P0201 Injector Circuit Open Cylinder • Low side signal voltage
ho
ut
1 5.50 V ss
a

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P0202 Injector Circuit Open Cylinder • Low side signal voltage 4.50 -

nl
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2 5.50 V

itte
erm
P0203 Injector Circuit Open Cylinder • Injector Circuit Open Cylinder
ot p
3 3
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P0204 Injector Circuit Open Cylinder • Low side signal voltage 4.50 -
hole

4 5.50 V
es, in part or in w

P0205 Injector Circuit Open Cylinder • Low side signal voltage 4.50 -
5 5.50 V
P0221 Accelerator Pedal Position • TPS 1 to TPS 2, > 5.10 to
Sensor B Circuit Range/ 6.3%
Performance • TPS 2 – calc position > 9 %
l purpos

P0222 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage < 0.20 V

Sensor B Circuit Low Input
ercia

P0223 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage, > 4.81 V

m

Sensor B Circuit High Input

com

P0261 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A
te or

P0262 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High • Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A
iva
r
rp

P0264 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit Low • Signal voltage < 3.00 V

fo
ng

i
P0265 Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High • Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A Co
py
.
P0267 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low • Signal voltage < 3.00 V
ht
rig
opy
P0268 Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High • Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A by c
cted
Prote
P0270 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low • Signal voltage < 3.00 V
P0271 Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High • Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A
P0273 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit Low • Signal voltage < 3.00 V
P0274 Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High • Signal current < 2.20 - 4.00 A

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a Threshold Value ac
ss

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P2088 “A” Camshaft Position Short to ground, signal voltage

nl

pt
du
Actuator Control Circuit Low - 0.0 to 3.25 V

an
itte

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Bank 1

erm
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P2089 “A” Camshaft Position , is n Short to battery plus, signal
Actuator Control Circuit High current > 2.20 A
- Bank 1
hole

P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Out of range, I-portion of 2nd

es, in part or in w

System Bank 1 Too Lean lambda control loop < 0.030

P2097 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Out of range, I-portion of 2nd
System Bank 1 Too Rich lambda control loop > 0.030
P2122 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage < 0.61 V
l purpos

Sensor D Circuit Low Input

P2123 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage > 4.79 V
ercia

Sensor D Circuit High Input

m

P2127 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage < 0.27 V

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Sensor E Circuit Low Input

or c
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P2128 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage > 2.43 V

at
iv

Sensor E Circuit High Input

oc
r
rp

DTC Chart
um
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P2138 Accelerator Pedal Position • Signal voltage sensor 1 vs. 2 >

f

en
ng

t.
yi
Sensor D / E Voltage 0.17 to 0.70 V
Co
Cop py
Correlation
t. rig
gh ht
pyri by
P2177 System Too Lean Off Idle • Adaptive value > 28%
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
Prote
P2178 System Too Rich Off Idle • Adaptive value < -20%
AG.

P2181 Cooling System Performance • ECT too low after sufficient

mass air flow interval = 75 °C
P2184 Engine Coolant Temperature • ECT outlet > 140 °C
Sensor 2 Circuit Low
P2185 Engine Coolant Temperature • ECT outlet < -40 °C
Sensor 2 Circuit High
P2187 System Too Lean at Idle Bank • Adaptive value > 5.02%
1
P2188 System Too Rich at Idle (Bank • Adaptive value < -5.02%
1)
P2195 Biased/Stuck Lean (Bank 1, • Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Sensor 1 control loop
P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/ • Delta lambda of 2nd lambda
Stuck Rich - Bank 1, Sensor 1 control loop < -0.07
P2237 O2 Sensor Positive Current • O2S signal front 1.49 to 1.51 V
Control Circuit Open Bank 1, • Fuel cutoff > 3 Sec.
Sensor 1 • Delta lambda controller > 0.10

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2243 O2 Sensor Reference Voltage • O2S signal front > 4.70 V and
Circuit Open Bank 1, Sensor 1 Internal resistance > 950 Ω
• O2S signal front < 0.20 V And
Internal resistance > 950 Ω
P2251 O2 Sensor Negative Current • O2S signal front 1.47 to 1.53 V
Control Circuit Open and > 950 Ω
P2257 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage 0 to 3.26 V
System Control Circuit Low
P2258 Secondary Air Injection •Signal current .60 to 2.40 A
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P2270 O2 Sensor Signal
ed
b Stuck Lean • O2S signal rear not uoscillating
ara
nte
ris
Bank 1 Sensor
tho 2 at reference < 598 mV and eo
au enrichment after stuck lean ac
r
ss
20%

ce
le
un

pt
an
d

P2271 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich • O2S signal rear not oscillating
itte

y li
rm

Bank 1 Sensor 2 at reference > 598 mV and

ab
pe

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enrichment after stuck rich
ot

wit
15%
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h re
hole

P2274 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean • O2S rear not oscillating at

spec
Bank 1 Sensor 3 reference < 0.64 to 0.65 V and
es, in part or in w

t to
enrichment after stuck lean
20%
P2275 O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich • O2S rear not oscillating at
Bank 1 Sensor 3 reference > 0.64 to 0.65 V and
l purpos

enrichment after stuck rich

15%

f info
or
ercia

• Sensor voltage of >= 0.15 V rma

m

after oxygen mass flow (after

com

tion

fuel cutoff) > 3500 mg with >=

in
r

1 check
te o

thi
s
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P2300 Ignition Coil A Primary Control • Signal current > 24 mA

do
r
rp

cum

Circuit Low
fo

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ng

t.
yi
P2301 Ignition Coil A Primary Control • Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Co
op py
Circuit High t. C rig
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yri by
P2303 Ignition Coil B Primary Control • Signal current > 24 mA
cop Vo
by lksw
cted
Circuit Low
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Prote AG.
P2304 Ignition Coil B Primary Control • Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2306 Ignition Coil C Primary Control • Signal current > 24 mA
Circuit Low

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2307 Ignition Coil C Primary Control • Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Circuit High
P2309 Ignition Coil D Primary Control • Signal current > 24 mA
Circuit Low
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P2310 Ignition Coil D Primary Control • Signal voltage > 5.1 -o7.0
lksw mA
Circuit High yV
db
rise
P2312 Ignition Coil “E” Primary tho > 24 mA
• Signal current
au
Control Circuit Low ss

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un
P2313 Ignition Coil “E” Primary • Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA

d
itte
Control Circuit High

erm
P240A Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage > 4.7 to 5.4 V
Leak Detection Pump Heater ot p
is n
Control Circuit Open
ole,

P240B Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage < 2.74 to 3.26 V

urposes, in part or in wh

Leak Detection Pump Heater

Control Circuit Low
P240C Evaporative Emission System • Signal current > 2.2 to 4 A
Leak Detection Pump Heater

DTC Chart
Control Circuit High
P2400 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage > 4.70 to 5.40 V
cial p

Leak Detection Pump Control

Circuit/Open
mer

P2401 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage < 2.74 to 3.26 V

om

Leak Detection Pump Control

or c

Circuit Low
ate
v

P2402 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage > 4.00 or >1.80

ri
p r

Leak Detection Pump Control V

fo
ng

Circuit High op
yi
C
P2403 Evaporative Emission System • Low signal voltage > .5 Sec.
t.
gh
yri
Leak Detection Pump Sense cop
by
Circuit/Open Prote
cted AG.
P2404 Evaporative Emission System • High signal voltage > 12 Sec.
Leak Detection Pump Sense and number of checks = 30
Range/Performance • Cumulative time of high signal
voltage during pumping > 10
Sec.
P2407 Evaporative Emission System • Fluctuation of EVAP pump
Leak Detection Pump Sense current during reference
Circuit Intermittent/Erratic measurement > 1 mA
• Drop of EVAP pump current
during pump phase > 6 mA for
>= 3 Sec.

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and

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Threshold Value

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P2414 O2 Sensor Exhaust Sample • Threshold 1

, is n
Error Bank 1, Sensor 1 • Signal voltage 3.1 to 4.77 V

hole
• Threshold 2

es, in part or in w
• Signal Voltage 2.5 to 3.06 V
P2431 Secondary Air Injection • Difference between SAI
System Air Flow Pressure pressure and ambient
Sensor Circuit Range/ pressure NOT -60 to 60 hPa
Performance

l purpos
P2432 Secondary Air Injection •Signal voltage < 0.5 V
System Air Flow/Pressure

ercia
Sensor Circuit Low
P2433 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage > 4.5 V

mm
System Air Flow/Pressure

co
or
Sensor Circuit High

ate
P2440 Secondary Air Injection • SAI pressure sensor measured

riv
rp
System Switching Valve Stuck with SAI pressure vs. modeled

fo
ng
Open while SAI valve closed < yi
op
64.8% ht. C
rig
P2450 Evaporative Emission System • EVAP pump current copy
Switching Valve Performance/ difference between reference
by
cted
Prote
Stuck Open measurement to idle < 3 mA
P2626 O2 Sensor Pumping Current • O2S signal front > 4.77 V
Trim Circuit Open Bank 1 (lean)
Sensor 1
P3081 Engine Temperature Too Low • Difference between ECT and
modeled ECT > 10.5 K

Ignition System
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0300 Random Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
misfire rate (200 rev Misfire
Rate) > 2.5%
• Emission threshold misfire rate
(1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5
to 24%s
P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
misfire rate (200 rev Misfire
Rate) > 2.5%
• Emission threshold misfire rate
(1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5
to 24%

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
misfire rate (200 rev Misfire
Rate) > 2.5%
• Emission threshold misfire rate
(1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5
to 24%
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Volks misfire rate
n t
(200 rev oMisfire
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d
orise Rate) > 2.5% nte
th eo
au • Emission threshold misfire rate ra
s c
s (1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5

ce
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nl

to 24%

pt
du

an
itte

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P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval
erm

ab
misfire rate (200 rev Misfire

ility
ot p

Rate) > 2.5%

wit
, is n

• Emission threshold misfire rate

h re
hole

(1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5

spec
to 24%
es, in part or in w

t to the co
P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected • Emission threshold 1st interval

DTC Chart
misfire rate (200 rev Misfire
Rate) > 2.5%

rrectness of i
• Emission threshold misfire rate
l purpos

(1000 rev Misfire Rate), > 2.5

to 24%

nform
ercia

P0321 Engine Speed Input Circuit • Comparison of counted teeth

Range/Performance and number of teeth +/- 1 tooth
m

at
• Loss of reference gap during
om

ion
c

normal operation in t
or

• No reference gap during

his
ate

do
riv

engine start
p

cum
or

P0322 Engine Speed Input Circuit No • No engine speed signal but

f

en
ng

t.
yi
Signal CMP signals > 5 cam shaft
Co
Cop py
revs
ht. rig
rig ht
• Engine speed = no signal
py by
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
P0324 Knock Control System Error Prote • Signal fault counter
AG.
(combustion) > 30 OR Signal
fault counter measuring
window > 2
P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low • Lower threshold < - 0.70 V
Input • Signal range check < 0.55 to
5.60 V
P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High • Upper threshold > 1 V
Input • Signal range check > 16.50 to
92 V

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DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and

thi
te

sd
iva
Threshold Value

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pr

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r
P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low • Lower threshold < - 0.70 V

fo

m
en
ng
t.
Input op
yi • Signal range check < 0.55 to Co
py
5.60 V
. C rig
ht ht
rig by
P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High • Upper threshold > 1 V
copy Vo
by lksw
Input cted • Signal range check > 16.50 to
agen
Prote AG.
92 V
P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor A • Signal pattern incorrect
Circuit Range/Performance • Defect counter = 8
P0342 Camshaft Position Sensor A • Signal voltage permanently low
Circuit Low Input • Crankshaft signal = 8
P0343 Camshaft Position Sensor A • Signal voltage permanently
Circuit High Input high
• Crankshaft signal = 8
P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/ • Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
Secondary Circuit • Internal check failed
P0352 Ignition Coil B Primary/ • Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
Secondary Circuit • Internal check failed
P0353 Ignition Coil C Primary/ • Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
Secondary Circuit • Internal check failed
P0354 Ignition Coil D Primary/ • Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
Secondary Circuit • Internal check failed
P0355 Ignition Coil E Primary/ • Signal current 0.25 to -2.0 mA
Secondary Circuit • Internal check failed
P0381 Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Measured engine coolant temp.
Circuit below reference model, diff,
reference model temperature
vs. ECT > 10.5

Additional Exhaust Regulation

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0410 Secondary Air Injection • Deviation SAI pressure > 50
System hPa
P0413 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage 4.70 to 5.40 V
System Switching Valve
Circuit Open
P0414 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage 0 to 3.25 V
System Switching Valve or
Circuit Shorted • Signal current > 2.20 A
P0418 Secondary Air Injection • Signal voltage 4.70 to 5.40 V
System Control Circuit

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 DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency • Oxygen storage capacity
Below Threshold (OSC) vs OSC value of
borderline catalyst < 1.00
P043E Evaporative Emission System • EVAP pump current during
Leak Detection Reference reference measurement > 40
Orifice Low Flow mA
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Leak Detection Reference Volks
reference measurement < 15
not
gu
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Orifice High Flow ris
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tho eo
P0441 Evaporative Emission System
au • Actual EVAP pump current vs. ra
ss
Incorrect Purge Flow difference from last reading >
le
un

1.70
d
itte

P0442 Evaporative Emission System • Current pump pressure vs.

rm
pe

Leak Detected (Small Leak) modeled pump pressure < 9

ot

hPa
, is n

P0444 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V

hole

Purge Control Valve Circuit

es, in part or in w

Open

DTC Chart
P0447 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage > 4.70 - 5.40 V
Vent Control Circuit Open
P0448 Evaporative Emission System • Signal current > 2.2 to 4 A
l purpos

Vent Control Circuit Shorted or

• Signal voltage < 2.74 to 3.26 V
P0455 Evaporative Emission System • Time for pressure drop < 0.95
ercia

Leak Detected (gross leak) Sec.

m
com

P0456 Evaporative Emission System • EVAP system leakage area

Leak Detected (very small calculated from pump current
r
te o

leak) curve > 0.17 mm squared.

riva
rp

P0458 Evaporative Emission System • Signal voltage 0 to 3.26 V

fo

Purge Control Valve Circuit

ng

yi
Low op op
t. C yri
gh gh
P0459 Evaporative Emission System yri • Signal current, > 2.2 A
t by
op Vo
Purge Control Valve Circuit
c by lksw
cted agen
Prote
High
AG.

P0491 Secondary Air System • SAI pressure vs. modeled SAI

Insufficient Flow. Flow Check < 50 - 72%
During Catalyst Heating. or
(PZEV) • Absolute deviation of raw
pressure signal from filtered
signal mean value < 8.98 hPa

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 Speed and Idle Control
DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Range/ • Vehicle speed < 4 km/h
Performance
P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor • Vehicle speed > 325 km/h
Intermittent High Signal
P0506 Idle Air Control System RPM • Engine speed deviation > 100
Lower Than Expected RPM
• RPM controller torque value
>= calculated max value.
P0507 Idle Control System RPM • Engine speed deviation < -100
Higher than Expected RPM
• RPM controller torque value
<= calculated min. value.
P050A Idle Air Control System Out of • Engine speed deviation > 100
Range RPM
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RPM
agen does
>= calculated
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thor • Engine speed deviation
e o < -100
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ss c
• RPM controller torque value
ce
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pt
<= calculated min. value.
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P050B Cold Start Ignition Timing Difference between commanded
erm

ab
ility
Performance spark timing vs. actual value
ot p

> 20% wit

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h re
P052A Cold Start Camshaft Position Difference between actual and
hole

spec
Timing Over-Advanced target position > 10° CRK rev.
es, in part or in w

t to the co

Control Module and Output Signals

DTC Error Message Malfunction Criteria and
rrectness of i

Threshold Value
l purpos

P0606 ECM/PCM Processor ECM internal self test failed

P0627 Fuel Pump Control Circuit • Signal voltage 4.50 to 5.50 V
nf
ercia

Open/Shorted to ground (open circuit)

rm
m

• Signal voltage < 3.00 V

atio
m

(grounded circuit)
o

n in
or c

thi

P0629 Fuel Pump Control Circuit • Signal current 0.60 to 1.20 A

te

sd
iva

High
o
r
rp

cu
o

m
f

en
ng

t.
yi Co
Cop py
ht. rig
rig ht
py by
co Vo
by lksw
cted agen
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