Code reading, help please.

[xf8u39]

Hi, I have a A6 2002 3.0 petrol.

I have a misfire and need the code reading.

Are there any members out there in Manchester area with the VAG tool to do it. I know there are is VAG equipment available but I don't want to go down that road.

If you have a spare hour please PM your mobile and I will give you a call. I will bring car to you.

Rgds

Mike

[Doctle Odd]

VWAF User Location Map - VCDS - Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=209563024277134815192.0004c505be14b22419dbe)

[xf8u39]

VWAF User Location Map - VCDS - Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=209563024277134815192.0004c505be14b22419dbe)

Great thanks. How do I contact the nearest menbers?

[Doctle Odd]

Ooops you need 10 or more posts on the forum first hopefully a member will notice you need help

[Jpresident]

Hi.
Can anyone suggest a workaround seeking help from a nearby user with VAG if you have just joined the forum and have less than 10 posts? Im in oxford and need to diagnose an airbag warning light for my mum's 99 reg(B5-i think)vw passat.
any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Doctle Odd]

You need 10 or more forum posts or psychic abilities
Great thanks. How do I contact the nearest menbers?

[xf8u39]

Ok, here's the news. I took my car in to garage for a scan yesterday.

The 2 codes it revealed were 0300 and 0303 which according to the guy there is combustion fail on cylinder 6

I have ordered a new coil and will fit it soon.

If all is well will the engine maagement light then go out?

Mike

[Doctle Odd]

Those are P codes, what did he scan the car with?
P0303

16687/P0303/000771



Contents


1 16687/P0303/000771 - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#16687.2FP0303.2F000771_-_Cylinder_3_Misfire_Detected)

1.1 Possible Causes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#Possible_Causes)
1.2 Special Notes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#Special_Notes)





16687/P0303/000771 - Cylinder 3 Misfire DetectedPossible Causes

Ignition system
Fuel injectors
Fuel pressure
Running out of fuel
EVAP canister purge valve
Evaporative emission system
Low compression
Base engine problems
Controle Module damaged

Special Notes

This feature search for engine misfire in a specific cylinder. Most of the time the cause for a misfire is a lack of combustion in a cylinder due to absence of spark, poor fuel metering, or poor compression.





[h=1]16684/P0300/000768



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1 16684/P0300/000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#16684.2FP0300.2F000768_-_Random.2FMultiple_Cylinder_Misfire_Detected)

1.1 Possible Causes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Possible_Causes)
1.2 Possible Solutions (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Possible_Solutions)
1.3 Special Notes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Special_Notes)





16684/P0300/000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedPossible Causes

Air Intake System leaking
Fuel Supply faulty
Injector(s) faulty
Ignition Cable(s) and/or Spark Plug(s) faulty
Ignition Coil(s) faulty
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (N18) stuck/open
Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) faulty

Possible Solutions

Check Misfire Recognition
Check Air Intake System
Check Fuel Supply
Check Injector(s) and Injector Sealing
Check Ignition Cable(s) and Spark Plug(s)
Check Ignition Coil(s)
Check Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (N18)
Check Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

Special Notes

This DTC indicates that one or multiple cylinders are misfiring, but the ECU fails to identify the cylinder.



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[xf8u39]

Hi, I may have made a typo error. He definitely said it was cylinder 6 and indentified it as being the rear most cylinder on the right hand bank. The code could be P0306 but I will check my notes when I get home today.
I am hoping it is just the coil that is at fault.

FYI Doctle, the guy at garage used a type of laptop which was connected under the dash somewhere. He also looked in the boot area for another number, but I don't know what.

I know very little about these types of scanners and diagnostics too. Could you recommend a suitable device that I could buy cheaply that would just read the fault codes. I don't want to be spending £35 every time I take it in.

I have looked on Fleabay and I am aware of the rules of this forum regarding dodgy/pirate equipment too.

There is a bewildering array of devices available. Am I right in saying that some of these will read engine codes but not ABS and Airbag

Mike


Those are P codes, what did he scan the car with?
P0303

16687/P0303/000771







Contents

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1 16687/P0303/000771 - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#16687.2FP0303.2F000771_-_Cylinder_3_Misfire_Detected)

1.1 Possible Causes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#Possible_Causes)
1.2 Special Notes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16687/P0303/000771#Special_Notes)





16687/P0303/000771 - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

Possible Causes



Ignition system
Fuel injectors
Fuel pressure
Running out of fuel
EVAP canister purge valve
Evaporative emission system
Low compression
Base engine problems
Controle Module damaged

Special Notes



This feature search for engine misfire in a specific cylinder. Most of the time the cause for a misfire is a lack of combustion in a cylinder due to absence of spark, poor fuel metering, or poor compression.





16684/P0300/000768







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1 16684/P0300/000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#16684.2FP0300.2F000768_-_Random.2FMultiple_Cylinder_Misfire_Detected)

1.1 Possible Causes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Possible_Causes)
1.2 Possible Solutions (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Possible_Solutions)
1.3 Special Notes (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16684/P0300/000768#Special_Notes)





16684/P0300/000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

Possible Causes



Air Intake System leaking
Fuel Supply faulty
Injector(s) faulty
Ignition Cable(s) and/or Spark Plug(s) faulty
Ignition Coil(s) faulty
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (N18) stuck/open
Camshaft Position Sensor (G40) faulty

Possible Solutions



Check Misfire Recognition
Check Air Intake System
Check Fuel Supply
Check Injector(s) and Injector Sealing
Check Ignition Cable(s) and Spark Plug(s)
Check Ignition Coil(s)
Check Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (N18)
Check Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

Special Notes



This DTC indicates that one or multiple cylinders are misfiring, but the ECU fails to identify the cylinder.



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[Doctle Odd]

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VAGUSB.html This is a basic scanner you connect to a laptop. It's very limited but it will scan all the car for codes, you cannot code parts, keys etc or do any adaptations with it. If you're doing a lot of work yourself you might consider the full version of VCDS, it's dealer level diagnostic tool for the cost of a dirty weekend. (Avoid cheap Chinese clones of VCDS, they have names like VAG 11.11) A basic stand alone scanner is your other option Vgate Scan VS450 VW Audi Seat Skoda Fault Code Reader Scanner Engine ABS AIR BAG | eBay (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vgate-Scan-VS450-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-Engine-ABS-AIR-BAG-/320915270924?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ab80a6d0c#ht_1540wt_1008)

[xf8u39]

Ok cheers for the info.
I think I will go for the basic stand alone unit as it is reasonably priced.

I would appreciate other members' comments on this particular unit good or bad.

Mike


http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VAGUSB.html This is a basic scanner you connect to a laptop. It's very limited but it will scan all the car for codes, you cannot code parts, keys etc or do any adaptations with it. If you're doing a lot of work yourself you might consider the full version of VCDS, it's dealer level diagnostic tool for the cost of a dirty weekend. (Avoid cheap Chinese clones of VCDS, they have names like VAG 11.11) A basic stand alone scanner is your other option Vgate Scan VS450 VW Audi Seat Skoda Fault Code Reader Scanner Engine ABS AIR BAG | eBay (http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vgate-Scan-VS450-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-Engine-ABS-AIR-BAG-/320915270924?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ab80a6d0c#ht_1540wt_1008)

[xf8u39]

This is amazing. My new coil arrived yesterday and when fitted the engine ran as normal. After a while the engine management light went out of its own accord without having to take it back to garage to be reset. Is this normal?

[Jpresident]

Ok cheers for the info.
I think I will go for the basic stand alone unit as it is reasonably priced.

I would appreciate other members' comments on this particular unit good or bad.

Mike


Hi
i purchased the VAG 450 and its a brilliant bit of kit for the price. I purchased from beatthegarage on ebay. If anyone's interested in getting their vehicles' diagnosed, im in Oxford.

Best of luck