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End output

 

  

  

-  Press buttons -0- and -6- to end 

the output. 

Rapid data transfer 

Q

06 End output

     Indicated on display:  

-  Confirm entry with the -Q- button. 

Rapid data transfer 

HELP

Enter address word XX

     Indicated on display:  

-  Switch off ignition. 

-  Disconnect connector to V.A.G 

1551 scan tool. 

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

 

Note:  

 The following table lists all the malfunctions, with the corresponding 5-digit code 

numbers, that can be recognized by the Airbag Control Module -J234- and printed 
out by the V.A.G 1551. 

 The most current coding for airbags can only be found using the VAS 5051. To get 

the control module coding list through Guided Fault Finding press the "Go to" button, 
and select "Function/Component selection". Follow the prompts through to Functions 
- Code Airbag Control Module.. 

 DTC's appear only on print-out. 

 Some of the mentioned DTC texts are only displayed on the VAS 5051. On the 

V.A.G 1551, only the DTC will be printed in this case. 

 The possible malfunctions are dependant on the respective vehicle equipment.  

 Before replacing a component shown as malfunctioning, check wiring and 

connections to the component as well as Ground connections according to wiring 
diagram. 

 Check all relay plate connections are seated securely.  

 After completing repairs, the DTC memory must always be re-checked and erased 

using the V.A.G 1551 scan tool. 

 In addition, the malfunction type may also appear in the DTC table.  

V.A.G 1551 
display  

Possible cause  

Corrective action  

00000  

  

No DTC 
recognized  

If "No DTC recognized" appears after performing repairs, the On 
Board Diagnostic (OBD) is ended.  

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V.A.G 1551 
display  

Possible cause  

Corrective action  

00532  

  

  

Supply 
voltage  

  

  

Signal too 
large  

Alternator malfunctioning  

 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 

Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations 

- Test alternator 

Signal too 
small  

Wiring or connections to Airbag 
Control Module -J234-  

- Test wiring and connections to 
control module using wiring diagram 

  

Battery discharged or 
malfunctioning  

- Charge or replace battery 

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V.A.G 1551 display  

Possible cause  

Corrective action  

00588  

  

  

Airbag igniter - 
driver's side -N95-  

  

  

Resistance too high  

  

  

Resistance too low  

  

  

Short to B+  

  

  

Short to Ground  

  

  

  

Faulty wiring or connections  

- Replace faulty wiring or 
connections 

  

Driver's airbag -N95- 
malfunctioning  

- Replace driver's airbag -
N95- 

  

Coil connector with slip ring -
F138- malfunctioning  

- Replace coil connector 
with slip ring 

  

  

- Read Measuring Value 
Block 

 

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