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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTIONSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMABOUT TROUBLE CODES
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)
About Trouble Codes
1999 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) V6-2.8L (AFP)SECTION About Trouble Codes
About SAE Defined Codes
1st character:
- Pxxxx Powertrain System Codes
- Bxxxx Body System Codes
- Cxxxx Chassis System Codes
- Uxxxx Future Systems
2nd character:
- P0xxx SAE Defined Powertrain Codes
- P1xxx Manufacturer Defined Powertrain Codes
3rd character:
- Px1xx Air and Fuel Codes
- Px2xx Air and Fuel Codes
- Px3xx Ignition System Codes
- Px4xx Emission Control Codes
- Px5xx Speed and Idle Codes
- Px6xx Computer and Output Signal Codes
- Px7xx Transmission Codes
- Px8xx Transmission Codes
- Px9xx Control Module Input And Output Signals
4th and 5th characters are used to specify components and systems.
1st character:
- Pxxxx Powertrain System Codes
- Bxxxx Body System Codes
- Cxxxx Chassis System Codes
- Uxxxx Future Systems
2nd character:
- P0xxx SAE Defined Powertrain Codes
- P1xxx Manufacturer Defined Powertrain Codes
3rd character:
- Px1xx Air and Fuel Codes
- Px2xx Air and Fuel Codes
- Px3xx Ignition System Codes
- Px4xx Emission Control Codes
- Px5xx Speed and Idle Codes
- Px6xx Computer and Output Signal Codes
- Px7xx Transmission Codes
- Px8xx Transmission Codes
- Px9xx Control Module Input And Output Signals
4th and 5th characters are used to specify components and systems.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.