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Data Bus on Board Diagnostic Interface J533 Gateway



DTC Table

NOTE:
- The following table lists all malfunctions, with the corresponding 5 digit code numbers, that can be recognized by instrument cluster control module J285 and printed out by the scan tool VAG 1551.
- If malfunctions do not occur regularly, these are displayed as occurring sporadically ("SP").
- DTC codes appears only on printout.
- Before replacing components, check the wiring and connections to these components as well as ground connections, according to wiring diagram.
- When repair has been carried out, the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory must always be erased and checked again with scan tool VAG 1551 .
- 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 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode, or function 08, "Read measuring value block". Function 08 - Read Measuring Value Block