Vag com error codes etc, 99 TDI Sharan.

[1.9 TDI Sharan]

OK n00b alert...Im downloading the VagCom manual as I type so dont flame me please.....
Just installed my dumb lead and software and ran a quick auto scan and got the following.

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US

Chassis Type: 7M - VW Sharan
Scan: 01,02,03,08,09,15,16,17,18,19,29,36,37,39,45,46,55 ,56

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Address 01: Engine
Controller: 028 906 021 GT
Component: 1,9l R4 EDC 00SG 1906
Coding: 00002
Shop #: WSC 00020
No fault code found.
Readiness: N/A
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Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 1J0 907 379 G
Component: ABS 20 IE CAN 0001
Coding: 12812
Shop #: WSC 00020
No fault code found.
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Address 09: Cent. Elect.
Controller: 7M0 962 258 F
Component: Multifunkt.Einheit 0001
Coding: 04097
Shop #: WSC 00020
1 Fault Found:
01135 - Interior Monitoring Sensors
35-10 - - - Intermittent
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Skipping Address 15-Airbags
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Address 17: Instruments
Controller: 7MO 920 920 K
Component: Kombiinstrument 066a
Coding: 00124
Shop #: WSC 77824
3 Faults Found:
00779 - Outside Air Temp Sensor (G17)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
00534 - Engine Oil Temperature Sensor (G8)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01039 - Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2)
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
End --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Couple of questions.

1, Wht didnt I get a result for each of the control modules it tried to scan? I guess I dont have all of them but 4 out of 18 seems low.

The dash has been playing up so will investigate the sensors shown but how can I get more info on the module 09 fault to pin it down?

Then, just for fun I went on the advanced settings to play...no idea what I was doing but went on the ABS test and it ran through a group of tests, told me to press brake pedal then made some noises ( from the ABS motor??? ) did this 4 times I think, 1 for each wheel and at the end said there was an error....the auto scan shown above says no error....

Finally, how do I get live readings of engine speed, temperature etc etc?
Will go and read the manual now I promise!

[Crasher]

Clear the dash codes, run the engine and see what comes back. Live data is in measuring blocks 08.

[1.9 TDI Sharan]

Cleared the codes and ran the car. Tried VagCom again.

Dash is clear ( guessed it would be as it hasnt played up since...just waiting ) but still have the interior fault.

Address 09: Cent. Elect.
Controller: 7M0 962 258 F
Component: Multifunkt.Einheit 0001
Coding: 04097
Shop #: WSC 00020
1 Fault Found:
01135 - Interior Monitoring Sensors
35-10 - - - Intermittent

Where can I get detailed info as to what this sensor actually is? Have tried wiki and ross tech....
As its interior monitoring, would I be correct in guessing its a sensor for the alarm?

[Crasher]

That is a fault with the interior motion sensors for the alarm, they are always going wrong.

[1.9 TDI Sharan]

That is a fault with the interior motion sensors for the alarm, they are always going wrong.


Thanks for that. How many sensors are there and are they expensive and/or dealer only item?

Cheers and Merry Xmas.

[Crasher]

There are two ultrasonic motion sensor packs, one on each "B" pillar and they are part number 7M3 959 121 and cost £96.03 each.

[1.9 TDI Sharan]

There are two ultrasonic motion sensor packs, one on each "B" pillar and they are part number 7M3 959 121 and cost £96.03 each.


EEK! will see if I can find anything obvious first! I dont suppose I could replace with generic motion sensors? I guess they have all the control module stuff built in?

[Crasher]

Never tried it, they are unreliable on the Golf as well.

[1.9 TDI Sharan]

Managed to check the alarm this morning...appears to be working with both sensors...mind you, the alarm horn sounds like someone has strangled a cat...a bit poor!

Will leave it all for now as it's an expensive time of year!

Thanks all.

Merry Xmas.