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Misfire & ignition fault codes

154 VAG and OBD-II codes covering misfire and ignition, each with what it means in plain English and how urgent it is.

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CodeDefinitionSeverity
00514Ignition Reference / Crankshaft Position Sensor (G4) - No SignalInvestigate soon
00524Knock Sensor 1 (G61) - MalfunctionDo not keep driving
00535Knock Control 1 - MalfunctionDo not keep driving
00536Knock Control 2 - MalfunctionDo not keep driving
00540Knock Sensor 2 (G66) - MalfunctionDo not keep driving
00577Knock Control Cylinder 1 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00578Knock Control Cylinder 2 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00579Knock Control Cylinder 3 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00580Knock Control Cylinder 4 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00581Knock Control Cylinder 5 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00582Knock Control Cylinder 6 - Control Limit ReachedDo not keep driving
00609Ignition Output (Power) Stage 1 / Primary Circuit - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
00610Ignition Output (Power) Stage 2 / Primary Circuit - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
00611Ignition Output (Power) Stage 3 / Primary Circuit - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
00669Supply Voltage Terminal 15 (Ignition): Signal Outside SpecificationsInvestigate soon
01163Ignition Breakdown / Ignition System - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
01442Engine Misfire - Fuel Tank Empty / Fuel Supply FaultDo not keep driving
B1090Gas Discharge (Xenon) Bulb; Left — open circuit / no ignitionInvestigate soon
B1091Gas Discharge (Xenon) Bulb; Right — open circuit / no ignitionInvestigate soon
B1109Ignition Starter Switch / Terminal 15 Relay via Kessy — implausibleInvestigate soon
B1140Terminal 15 (Ignition) Voltage Supply — signal too high/low at BCMInvestigate soon
P0300Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0301Cylinder 1 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0302Cylinder 2 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0303Cylinder 3 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0304Cylinder 4 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0305Cylinder 5 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0306Cylinder 6 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0307Cylinder 7 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0308Cylinder 8 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0309Cylinder 9 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0310Cylinder 10 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0311Cylinder 11 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0312Cylinder 12 Misfire DetectedDo not keep driving
P0313Misfire Detected With Low FuelDo not keep driving
P0314Single Cylinder Misfire (Cylinder not Specified)Do not keep driving
P0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)Do not keep driving
P0320Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input CircuitInvestigate soon
P0321Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0322Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No SignalInvestigate soon
P0323Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit IntermittentInvestigate soon
P0324Knock/Combustion Vibration Control System ErrorDo not keep driving
P0327Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low (Bank 1)Do not keep driving
P0330Knock Sensor 2 Circuit (Bank 2)Do not keep driving
P0331Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor B Circuit Range/PerformanceDo not keep driving
P0332Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)Do not keep driving
P0333Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input (Bank 2)Do not keep driving
P0334Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 2)Do not keep driving
P0350Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0351Ignition Coil A Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0352Ignition Coil B Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0353Ignition Coil C Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0354Ignition Coil D Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0355Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0356Ignition Coil F Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0357Ignition Coil G Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0358Ignition Coil H Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0359Ignition Coil I Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0360Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0361Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0363Misfire Detected - Fueling DisabledDo not keep driving
P050BCold Start Ignition Timing PerformanceInvestigate soon
P06B6Internal Control Module Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor Processor 1 PerformanceDo not keep driving
P06D1Internal Control Module Ignition Coil Control PerformanceInvestigate soon
P1300Misfire Detected, Reason: Fuel Level Too LowDo not keep driving
P1319Knock Sensor 1 (G61) Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1320Knock Sensor 2 (G66) Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1321Knock Sensor 3 (G198) Circuit: Low InputDo not keep driving
P1322Knock Sensor 3 (G198) Circuit: High InputDo not keep driving
P1323Knock Sensor 4 (G199) Circuit: Low InputDo not keep driving
P1324Knock Sensor 4 (G199) Circuit: High InputDo not keep driving
P1325Cylinder 1 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1326Cylinder 2 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1327Cylinder 3 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1328Cylinder 4 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1329Cylinder 5 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1330Cylinder 6 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1331Cylinder 7 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1332Cylinder 8 Knock Control: Limit AttainedDo not keep driving
P1341Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 1: Short to GroundInvestigate soon
P1342Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 1: Short to B+Investigate soon
P1343Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 2: Short to GroundInvestigate soon
P1344Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 2: Short to B+Investigate soon
P1345Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 3: Short to GroundInvestigate soon
P1346Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 3: Short to B+Investigate soon
P1348Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 1: Open CircuitInvestigate soon
P1349Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 2: Open CircuitInvestigate soon
P1350Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 3: Open CircuitInvestigate soon
P1355Cylinder 1 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1356Cylinder 1 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1357Cylinder 1 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1358Cylinder 2 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1359Cylinder 2 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1360Cylinder 2 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1361Cylinder 3 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1362Cylinder 3 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1363Cylinder 3 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1364Cylinder 4 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1365Cylinder 4 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1366Cylinder 4 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1367Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1368Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1369Cylinder 5 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1370Cylinder 6 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1371Cylinder 6 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1372Cylinder 6 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1373Cylinder 7 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1374Cylinder 7 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1375Cylinder 7 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1376Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit: Open CircuitDo not keep driving
P1377Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit: Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1378Cylinder 8 Ignition Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1386Internal Control Module, Knock Control Circuit: ErrorDo not keep driving
P1393Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 1: Electrical MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1394Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 2: Electrical MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1395Ignition Coil Power Output Stage 3: Electrical MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1600Power Supply Terminal 15 (T15, Ignition) - Low VoltageInvestigate soon
P2300Ignition Coil A Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2301Ignition Coil A Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2302Ignition Coil A Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2303Ignition Coil B Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2304Ignition Coil B Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2305Ignition Coil B Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2306Ignition Coil C Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2307Ignition Coil C Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2308Ignition Coil C Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2309Ignition Coil D Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2310Ignition Coil D Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2311Ignition Coil D Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2312Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2313Ignition Coil E Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2314Ignition Coil E Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2315Ignition Coil F Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2316Ignition Coil F Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2317Ignition Coil F Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2318Ignition Coil G Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2319Ignition Coil G Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2320Ignition Coil G Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2321Ignition Coil H Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2322Ignition Coil H Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2323Ignition Coil H Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2324Ignition Coil I Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2325Ignition Coil I Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2326Ignition Coil I Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2327Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2328Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2329Ignition Coil J Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2330Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2331Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2332Ignition Coil K Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon
P2333Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2334Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2335Ignition Coil L Secondary CircuitInvestigate soon

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