
VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
0000 4444 No malfunction recognized	If after repair no malfunction appears, On Board Diagnostic has ended. If after repair, transmission does not function properly, conduct repairs per repair manual
00258 1113 Solenoid valve 1 (N 88) open circuit short to ground	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring (K1 clutch, reverse gear brake B1) Malfunctioning solenoid valve 1	Check wiring, connections and solenoid Test step no. 6' Replace valve body
00260 1121 Solenoid valve 2 (N 89) open circuit short to ground	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring (B2 brake) Malfunctioning solenoid valve 2	Check wiring, connections and solenoid Test step no. T Replace valve body
00262 1123 Solenoid valve 3 (N 90) open circuit short to ground	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring (K3 clutch) Malfunctioning solenoid valve 3	Check wiring, connections and solenoid Test step no. 8" Replace valve body
00263 1124 Transmission 0107	Mechanical/hydraulic malfunction Malfunctioning clutch or valve body	Read measuring value block in whichever gear fault occurs Replace valve body or clutch
00264 1131 Solenoid valve 4 (N 91) open circuit short to ground	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring (K2 clutch) Malfunctioning solenoid valve 4	Check wiring, connections and solenoid Test step no. 9" Replace valve body

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Transmission 01-11


VAG 1551 display
Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00266 1133	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring	Check wiring, connections and
Solenoid valve 5 (N 92)		solenoid
open circuit	(B1 brake)	Test step no. 10*
short to ground	Malfunctioning solenoid valve 5	Replace valve body
00268 1141	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring	Check wiring, connections and
Solenoid valve 6 (N 93)		solenoid
open circuit	(Modulator valve — main pressure	Read measuring valve
short to ground	in valve body)	Test step no. 11*
	Malfunctioning solenoid valve 6	Replace valve body
00270 1143	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring	Check wiring, connections and
Solenoid valve 7 N 94		solenoid
	(valve body pressure)	Test step no. 12*
	Malfunctioning solenoid valve 7	Replace valve body
00281 1231	Open circuit in wiring	Check wiring, connections and
Vehicle speed sensor G 68		speed sensor
No signal		Read measuring value
		Test step no. 15'
	Malfunctioning vehicle speed sensor	Replace vehicle speed sensor
00293 1314	Open circuit in wiring	Check winng and connections
Multifunction transmission range		Read measuring value
switch F 125		Test step no. 5*
	Malfunctioning multifunction switch	Replace multifunction switch

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Transmission 01-12


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00296 1323 Kickdown switch F 8	Open circuit in wiring Malfunctioning throttle valve position sensor Malfunctioning kickdown switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 14' and check throttle position sensor test step no. 2* Replace accelerator cable
00299 1332 Transmission range program switch E 122 short circuit	Short circuit Malfunctioning program switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 16' Replace program switch
00300 1333 Transmission fluid temperature sensor G 93 No DTC code recognized	Short circuit Malfunctioning temperature sensor	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 17* Replace valve body
00526 2131 Brake light switch F No malfunction identified	Open circuit Malfunctioning brake light switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value block Test step no. 4* Replace brake light switch
00529 2122 Engine speed signal missing	Open circuit	Check wiring and connections Check ECM
00518 2212 Throttle position sensor G 69	Open circuit or short circuit Malfunctioning throttle position sensor	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 2* Replace throttle position sensor Return system to basic setting

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Transmission 01-13


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00532 2234 Supply voltage Voltage for all values too low	Malfunctioning battery Supply voltage NOT OK	Check battery voltage, replace if necessary Read individual measuring values Check supply voltage to TCM (J 217) Test step no. 1
00596 Short between solenoid wires	Break in wiring or short to ground	Check wiring and connections Perform Test Steps 6 through 12 and number 17
01236 4314 Shift lock solenoid N110 Open circuit* short to ground*	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring Malfunctioning interlock solenoid switch	Check wiring, connections and solenoid Test step no. 3* and 12* Replace shift interlock solenoid switch
00545 2314 Engine/transmission electrical connection	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring No connection between ECM and TCM	Check wiring and connections Read individual measuring values If necessary, replace ECM Return system to basic setting

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Transmission 01-14


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00296 1323 Kickdown switch F 8	Open circuit in wiring Malfunctioning throttle valve position sensor Malfunctioning kickdown switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 14' and check throttle position sensor test step no. 2* Replace accelerator cable
00299 1332 Transmission range program switch E 122 short circuit	Short circuit Malfunctioning program switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 16* Replace program switch
00300 1333 Transmission fluid temperature sensor G 93 No DTC code recognized	Short circuit Malfunctioning temperature sensor	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 17' Replace valve body
00526 2131 Brake light switch F No malfunction identified	Open circuit Malfunctioning brake light switch	Check wiring and connections Read measuring value block Test step no. 4* Replace brake light switch
00529 2122 Engine speed signal missing	Open circuit	Check wiring and connections Check ECM
00518 2212 Throttle position sensor G 69	Open circuit or short circuit Malfunctioning throttle position sensor	Check winng and connections Read measuring value Test step no. 2* Replace throttle position sensor Return system to basic setting

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Transmission 01-13


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00532 2234 Supply voltage Voltage for all values too low	Malfunctioning battery Supply voltage NOT OK	Check battery voltage, replace if necessary Read individual measuring values Check supply voltage to TCM (J 217) Test step no. 1
00596 Short between solenoid wires	Break in wiring or short to ground	Check wiring and connections Perform Test Steps 6 through 12 and number 17
01236 4314 Shift lock solenoid N110 Open circuit* short to ground'	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring Malfunctioning interlock solenoid switch	Check winng, connections and solenoid Test step no. 3* and 12* Replace shift interlock solenoid switch
00545 2314 Engine/transmission electrical connection	Open circuit or short circuit in wiring No connection between ECM and TCM	Check wiring and connections Read individual measuring values If necessary, replace ECM Return system to basic setting

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Transmission 01-14


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
65535 1111 Transmission control module (TCM) (J 217)	Electrical interferences from outside sources or poor ground connection Malfunctioning TCM	Check wiring and connections Test step no. 1* Replace TCM if necessary Return system to basic setting
Note: Replace the TCM and return system to basic setting only after determining and eliminating all possible mechanical and hydraulic malfunctions.
00638 N/A Engine/transmission electrical connection 2 Break Short to ground One of these indicators will appear in addition to display.	Break in wiring or short to ground Engine/transmission control module disconnected	Check wires and terminal connections Read test value block, => Repair Group D3 If necessary replace ECM, => Repair Group 24 Return system to basic setting, => Repair Group D3

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Transmission 01-15


VAG 1551 display Rapid Data code/Blink code	Possible causes	Corrective steps
00641 N/A ATF — Temperature Signal too large	Transmission fluid temperature exceeds max. of 148 C (299 F) Towing load of vehicle too high ATF-level not OK Note: If ATF — temperature too high, transmission will switch into next lowest gear	Check ATF level Read test value block and read ATF temperature
00652 N/A Gear monitoring Impossible sound	Electrical/hydraulic malfunction Clutch or valve body malfunctioning	Read test value block to determine in which gear the malfunction occurs Replace or adjust valve body, => Repair Group 38 Replace clutch, => Repair Group 37
00660 N/A Kickdown switch/throttle position sensor Impossible signal	Break in wiring Throttle position sensor (G 69) malfunctioning Kickdown switch (F8) malfunctioning	Check wiring and connectors Read test value block, => Repair Group D3, perform test step 14 and throttle position sensor test step 2 Adjust or replace accelerator cable, => Repair Group 20

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Transmission 01-16