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Engine - Intermittent No Start, Various DTC's Set in TCM

Group: 01

Number: 97-06

Date: Apr. 10, 1997

Subject:
Engine Intermittently Will Not Start, Possible DTC's
Stored in (TCM) DTC Memory

Model(s):
Golf, Jetta, Cabrio (All 2.0L w/Auto Trans) 1993 --> 1995
Golf, Jetta, Cabrio CAN (1.8L w/Auto Trans) 1993 --> 1996

Condition

Engine intermittently will not start, one or more DTC's 00518, 00529, 00545, 00638, possibly stored in (TCM) DTC memory.

May be caused by a loose contact in the ECM power supply relay.

Service

If vehicle exhibits this condition:

- Replace power supply relay (location No 3 in fuse/relay panel).