ABS - Generic Scan Tool Won't Display DTC P1624/P1847
01 07 33Apr. 5, 2007
2014493, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 01 number 07-29 dated March 9, 2007 due to correction of wrong DTC.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Generic OBD II Scan Tool Not Displaying DTC P1624, P1847
Generic Scan Tool (GST) does not display DTC P1624 and P1847. No DTCs will be displayed for a MIL ON and ABS MIL ON condition.
Tip:
DTCs are displayed correctly on VAS 5051/5052 scan tool or other enhanced scan tools.
Technical Background
Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- is requested to illuminate the MIL by the DSG* Mechatronic -J743-, which is caused by a software error between the ABS Control Module -J104- and DSG Mechatronic -J743-.
* DSG is Volkswagen Group's trademark for double clutch transmission.
MIL illuminates and DTCs P1624 and P1847 are generated as follows:
^ Vehicle is driven on a Dynamometer
Actual ABS Wheel Speed Sensor fault
Production Solution
Software change as of:
Service
DO NOT replace DSG Mechatronic -J743- if using a GST and there are no DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- for a MIL ON and ABS MIL ON condition.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Tools required.
No Special Parts required. Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.