Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 423

 

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Switch on printer with the Print button (indicator lamp in key lights up).  

Indicated on display (select function): 

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Press buttons -0- and -2- to select function 02, check Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory. 

Fig. 101: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory (1 Of 5) 
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Indicated on display: 

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Press -Q- button to confirm input. 

Fig. 102: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory (2 Of 5) 
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The number of stored malfunctions appears in the display. 

The number of stored DTCs or "No DTC s recognized" appears in the display and are printed out one after 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

another. 

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When the last DTC has been displayed and printed out, rectify malfunctions as described in DTC table, 
See Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table . 

Fig. 103: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory (3 Of 5) 
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If "No DTC recognized" is displayed the program will return to the initial point after pressing --> button. 

Fig. 104: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory (4 Of 5) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

Indicated on display (select function): 

If display not indicated as shown 

See Scan tool operating instructions. 

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End output (function 06). See End Output (function 06) .  

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Switch off ignition and disconnect Data Link Connector (DLC). 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

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

Anti-theft Immobilizer)

  

Fig. 105: VAG 1551 Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory (5 Of 5) 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC)TABLE (FROM 06.99 & UP) 

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, 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

(1)

 

Sender for fuel gauge -
G- 

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Open/short circuit 
to B+  

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Short circuit to 
ground  

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Open or short 

circuit between -G- 

and instrument 

cluster  

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G- malfunctioning  

Fuel gauge display 

shows value 0 

("empty")

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Read measuring value 

block, function 08. See 

Read Measuring 

Value Block (function 

08) 

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Check for open or 

short circuit using 

wiring diagram 

 

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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Replace sender for fuel 

gauge -G-

00779

(2)

 

Outside Air Temperature 
sensor -G17- 

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Open/Short circuit 
to B+  

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Short circuit to 
ground  

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Open or short 

circuit in wiring.  

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Outside air 

temperature sensor -

G17- 

malfunctioning  

Display for outside 

temperature display 

shows three dashes 

(-)

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Check for open or 

short circuit using 

wiring diagram 

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Replace outside air 

temperature sensor -

G17-

01039

(3)

 

Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) 
sensor -G2- 

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Open/Short circuit 
to B+  

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Short circuit to 
ground  

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Wiring open circuit 

or short between -

G2- and instrument 

cluster  

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ECT sensor -G2- 

malfunctioning  

Coolant temperature 

gauge needle on left 

stop

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Read measuring value 

block, function OR, 

see Read Measuring 

Value Block (function 

08) 

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Check for open or 

short circuit in wiring 

using wiring diagram 

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Replace ECT sensor -

G2-

01044 
Control module 
incorrectly coded

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A control module 

connected to vehicle 

CAN Data Bus 

network is 

incorrectly coded  

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A control module 

connected to vehicle 

CAN Data Bus 

network is 

malfunctioning  

Driveability 

problems (shift 

pressure, load shift 

impact) 

Dynamic driving 

regulation 

inoperative

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Check DTC memory 

of all control modules 

connected to vehicle 

CAN Data Bus, 

troubleshoot and repair 

as necessary. 

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Confirm correct 

coding of all control 

modules coding 

connected to vehicle 

CAN Data Bus. 

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Replace control 

module. 

01312 
Data Bus Drive 

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Faulty  

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Fault in CAN Data 

Bus wiring  

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Data Bus Drive in 

Bus-Off condition  

Driveability 

problems (shift 

pressure, load shift 

impact) no driving 

dynamic regulation

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Read measuring value 

block, function OR, 

see Read Measuring 

Value Block (function 

08) 

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Check DTC memory 

of all control modules 

connected to vehicle 

CAN Data Bus, 

troubleshoot and repair 

as necessary 

 

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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