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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 343

 

 

Fig. 21: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory, Up To 06.99 (5 Of 5) 
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (UP TO 06.99) 

NOTE:

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The following table lists all malfunctions, with the corresponding 5 digit 
code numbers, that can be recognized by control module with indicator 
unit in instrument cluster insert -J285- and printed out by the VAG 1551 
Scan Tool (ST).  

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If malfunctions do not occur regularly, these are displayed as occurring 
sporadically ("SP").  

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DTC codes appear only on print-out.  

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Before replacing components, check the wiring and connections to these 
components as well as ground connections, according to wiring diagram.  

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When repair has been carried out, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 
memory must always be erased and checked again with VAG 1551 Scan 
Tool (ST).  

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If there is a specific complaint and no malfunctions are recognized after 
checking Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory, carry out function 03 
OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (FUNCTION 03) or function 08 
READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08) .  

VAG 1551 print out

Possible cause

Possible effects

Corrective action

00771* 
Sender for fuel gauge -

z

Open/short circuit 
to B+  

z

Short circuit to 

z

Open circuit or 

short circuit 

between -G- and 

instrument cluster  

z

G- malfunctioning  

z

Fuel gauge display 

shows reserve 0 

("empty") and fuel 

reserve warning lamp 

lights up  

z

Check for open 

or short circuit 

in wiring using 

wiring diagram. 

z

Replace sender 

for fuel gauge -

G-. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus & 

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

OUTPUT DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE (DTM) (FUNCTION 03) 

The output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) is part of the electrical check. The following components can be 
checked via the output diagnostic test mode: 

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Speedometer  

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Tachometer  

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Fuel gauge  

z

Odometer display  

z

Oil pressure warning buzzer  

z

Fuel reserve warning light  

z

Coolant temperature/engine coolant level indicator warning light  

z

Oil pressure warning light  

z

Dual brake circuit and parking brake system warning light  

z

All warning lights for the vehicle optional equipment  

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If there is a malfunction during output DTM, replace instrument cluster.  

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If no malfunction is identified during output DTM, check wiring and connections to instrument cluster.  

Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), initiating 

Ground  

01039 
Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT_ 
Sensor -G2 

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Short circuit to 
Ground  

z

Open circuit or 

short circuit 

between -G2- and 
instrument cluster  

z

ECT sensor-G2- 

malfunctioning  

z

Coolant temperature 

gauge needle on left 

stop  

z

Check for short 

circuit in wiring 

using wiring 

diagram. 

z

Replace ECT 

sensor -G2-. 

01086 
Speedometer Vehicle 
Speed Sensor (VSS) -
G22 

z

Signal too large  

z

G22- 

malfunctioning  

z

Incorrect speedometer 

display  

z

Replace VSS 

sensor -G22-

65535 
Control Module 

z

Malfunctioning  

 

z

Instrument cluster 

malfunctioning  

z

Replace 

instrument 

cluster. 

NOTE:

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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) cannot be initiated or will be 
interrupted if engine is running or vehicle is moving,  

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Use -C- button to exit test sequence at any time.  

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus & 

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

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Connect VAG1551 scan tool, select "Rapid data transfer" operating mode 1, switch ignition on, and input 
"Instrument Cluster" address word 17.  

Indicated on display 

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Press buttons -0- and -3- to select function 03 "Output Diagnostic Test Mode". 

Fig. 22: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Output Diagnostic Test Mode, Up To 06.99 (1 Of 12) 
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Indicated on display 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 23: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Output Diagnostic Test Mode, Up To 06.99 (2 Of 12) 
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No indication on all displays and all warning lights to be checked are unlit.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus & 

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Indicated on display 

After pressing --> button, the following instrumental functional checks will occur simultaneously: 

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Tachometer needle moves over complete display range  

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Speedometer needle moves over complete display range  

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Fuel gauge needle moves over complete display range 

Fig. 24: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Output Diagnostic Test Mode, Up To 06.99 (3 Of 12) 
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After checking movement over display ranges, the following constant values are displayed: 

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Tachometer: 3000 RPM  

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Speedometer: 100 km/h (65 mph)  

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Fuel gauge: 1/2 

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Press --> button. 

The analog displays again indicating all actual values. 

Indicated on display 

The following warning lights light up continuously: 

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Coolant temperature/engine coolant level indicator  

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Dual brake circuit and parking brake system  

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Oil pressure  

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Fuel reserve 

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Press --> button. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT On Board Diagnostic (OBD) - New Beetle (Instrument Cluster, Data Bus & 

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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