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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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