Interpret these DTCs plz

[Loofer]

Hi people, hoping you can help me out here. Heres the Auto Scan results
VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US


Chassis Type: 1J - VW G/J/B Mk4
Scan: 01,02,03,08,16,15,17,19,22,35,46,56

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Address 01: Engine
Controller: 038 906 019 CJ
Component: 1,9l R4 EDC 0000SG 1086
Coding: 00002
Shop #: WSC 01317
2 Faults Found:
18080 - Coolant Fan Control 1: Open or Short to Ground
P1672 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17978 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
P1570 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A

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Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 1C0 907 379 D
Component: ASR FRONT MK60 0103
Coding: 0021505
Shop #: WSC 01317
1 Fault Found:
00285 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Front Right (G45)
012 - Electrical Fault in Circuit

The first Fault 18080... I can't seem to find it on the RossTech Wiki... any ideas what wire/cable I should be looking for?

The second fault (according to the wiki) is immobilisre related. Previously I have had problems where my one and only key won't start the car and the immo just kicks in. Then I just try again with the same key and it starts. I've read on one forum that this can be solved by 'cold booting' - removing both battery cables and shorting them together for about 30secs (away from the battery). Any views on that? I don't wana fry the electrics in my car.

The ABS brake... I'm hoping thats just the sensor that needs pushing back in (or even replacing)... could it be anything else?

It wouldn't let me clear the faults. I'm using shareware 409.1 but I though you could still clear DTCs.

Finally, I've got an airbag fault and VAGCOM won't read the controller. Before doing Auto scan a pop-up msg warns me that certain airbags for 2001 golf/bora can't be read.

Does that mean even new versions (704.1) won't be able to clear airbag fault on my car? Hope I don't gots to go to a *******

Thanks

[Col]

The faults;

Open circuit or short to ground is exactly that. The fault could be anywhere in the ciruit, also check the sensor in the rad and / or temporarily by-pass it t check the fan works.

Abs sensor; the cables, usually the fronts can get brittle and break but usually the problem is with the sensor itself.

As for later versions, they work fine with the airbags, Ross-tech have ironed out the issues.

[Loofer]

The faults;

Open circuit or short to ground is exactly that. The fault could be anywhere in the ciruit, also check the sensor in the rad and / or temporarily by-pass it t check the fan works.

Abs sensor; the cables, usually the fronts can get brittle and break but usually the problem is with the sensor itself.

As for later versions, they work fine with the airbags, Ross-tech have ironed out the issues.

Thanks for the reply BigCol. Being the motor illiterate person I am... where is the radiator sensor and how does one attempt to by-pass it?

I'm I right about not being able to clear DTCs with shareware? I knew there was limited functionality, but I was under the impression it could still clear fault codes.

[Loofer]

Managed to clear my Airbag Fault today.

Can't clear the ABS fault. Can't reset service indicator. £50 for the activation is worth it, I was considering waiting and saving up for the new Hex Can Bus cable @ £175 (plus potential Import Duty)

[Loofer]

Well I finally I've finally got the registered/activated version of 409.1

It manages to find more faults using AutoScan on with this version incl:

Address 46: Central Conv.
Controller: 1J0 959 799 AH
Component: 2L Zentral-SG Komf. 0001
Coding: 04097
Shop #: WSC 00434
2 Faults Found:
00943 - Heated Exterior Mirror: Driver Side (Z4)
35-10 - - - Intermittent
00944 - Heated Exterior Mirror: Passenger Side (Z5)
35-00 - -

A bit dunbious as I thought I didn't have Heated mirrors on mine. The switch is either L, R or 0. I thought the heated option had 0 replaced by a symbol similar to demisters.

Finally, I was unable to 'Clear all DTCs'. Got a popup message saying 'Profssional Grade Interface required for this action'!!

I'm a bit miffed after spending £50.

[AutoTDI]

Finally, I was unable to 'Clear all DTCs'. Got a popup message saying 'Profssional Grade Interface required for this action'!!

I'm a bit miffed after spending £50.

Don't lose heart! It is true that you cannot use the "Clear all DTCs" function without the Professional Grade interface and this is made clear in the manual. However, you can clear DTCs one-by-one by calling up the individual modules; it just takes a bit longer. The manual doesn't make this distinction clear.

[onzarob]

Well I finally I've finally got the registered/activated version of 409.1

It manages to find more faults using AutoScan on with this version incl:

Address 46: Central Conv.
Controller: 1J0 959 799 AH
Component: 2L Zentral-SG Komf. 0001
Coding: 04097
Shop #: WSC 00434
2 Faults Found:
00943 - Heated Exterior Mirror: Driver Side (Z4)
35-10 - - - Intermittent
00944 - Heated Exterior Mirror: Passenger Side (Z5)
35-00 - -

A bit dunbious as I thought I didn't have Heated mirrors on mine. The switch is either L, R or 0. I thought the heated option had 0 replaced by a symbol similar to demisters.

Finally, I was unable to 'Clear all DTCs'. Got a popup message saying 'Profssional Grade Interface required for this action'!!

I'm a bit miffed after spending £50.

The heated mirrors on mine switch on with the rear window. no heated symbol on the remote control button.

Don't Ross tech discount what you've paid already if you buy the proper cable?