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General information

Trouble codes are displayed by using an LED connected to the data link connector (DLC).
The ECM fault memory can also be checked and erased using diagnostic equipment connected to the data link connector
(DLC).
Self-diagnosis using flash type trouble codes may not display all available diagnostic information.

Accessing

Ensure ignition switched OFF.

Connect LED test lamp between black data link connector (DLC) terminal 2 Fig. 1 [A] and blue data link connector (DLC)
terminal 2 Fig. 1 [C].
Bridge black data link connector (DLC) terminal 1 Fig. 1 [A] and brown data link connector (DLC) terminal 1 Fig. 1 [B] with
a switched lead - contacts normally open.
Start engine. Allow to idle.

NOTE: If engine does not start: Crank engine for 6 seconds. Leave ignition switched ON.

Operate switch for 4 seconds.

Release switch. Check that LED flashes.
Count LED flashes. Note trouble code.
Each trouble code consists of four groups of one to four flashes.
A 2,5 second pause separates each trouble code group Fig. 2 [A].
Repeat switch operation. Note trouble codes. Compare with trouble code table.
End of test sequence indicated by trouble code 0000 (long flashes).
Switch ignition OFF. Rectify faults as necessary.

Erasing

Method 1

Ensure ignition switched OFF.

Connect LED test lamp between black data link connector (DLC) terminal 2 Fig. 1 [A] and blue data link connector (DLC)
terminal 2 Fig. 1 [C].
Bridge black data link connector (DLC) terminal 1 Fig. 1 [A] and brown data link connector (DLC) terminal 1 Fig. 1 [B] with
a switched lead - contacts normally open.
Access trouble codes. Switch ignition OFF.
Operate switch. Switch ignition ON.
Release switch after 10 seconds. Check that LED flashes.
Injector 1 not activated. Trouble code displayed: 4411.
Operate switch for 4 seconds to display each of the following injector flash codes without activation:
Injector 2. Trouble code displayed: 4412.
Injector 4. Trouble code displayed: 4414.
Injector 5. Trouble code displayed: 4421.
Injector 3. Trouble code displayed: 4413.
Operate switch for 4 seconds to activate each of the following components:
Idle air control (IAC) valve. Trouble code displayed: 4431.
Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve. Trouble code displayed: 4343.
Turbocharger (TC) wastegate regulating valve. Trouble code displayed: 4442.

Manufacturer: Audi Model: S4 2,2 © Autodata Limited 2004

Engine code: AAN Output: 169 (230) 5900 27.8.2006
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1991-94 V5.500-
 After activation of last component operate switch for 4 seconds to display flash code 0000 (long flashes).
Operate switch for 4 seconds to erase fault memory.
Repeat checking procedure to ensure no data remains in ECM fault memory.

Method 2

Ensure ignition switched OFF.

Disconnect ECM multi-plug or battery earth lead.

NOTE: ECM adaptive memory may be erased causing erratic running faults. Carry out road test to allow ECM to re-
learn basic values.
WARNING: Disconnecting the battery may erase memory from electronic units (e.g. radio, clock).

Trouble code identification

Flash type
Fault location Probable cause
4-digit
0000 End of test sequence -
Engine control module (ECM) -
1111 ECM
defective
1231 Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) Wiring, speedometer, VSS
Air gap, metal particles, insecure sensor, flywheel ring gear damaged, wiring,
2111 Engine speed (RPM) sensor
CKP/RPM sensor multi-plugs interchanged, RPM sensor
Crankshaft position (CKP) Air gap, metal particles, insecure sensor, flywheel pin bent/missing, wiring,
2112
sensor CKP/RPM sensor multi-plugs interchanged, CKP sensor
Valve timing, distributor alignment, wiring, CMP sensor, CKP sensor flywheel
2113 Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
pin bent/missing, CMP sensor
Closed throttle position (CTP) Accelerator cable adjustment, CTP switch adjustment, throttle valve
2121
switch tight/sticking, wiring, CTP switch
Knock control - control limit Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
2141
exceeded shield wiring
2142 Knock sensor (KS) 1 Wiring, KS loose/defective, ECM
2144 Knock sensor (KS) 2 Wiring, KS loose/defective, ECM
2212 Throttle position (TP) sensor Wiring, poor connection, TP sensor
Maximum engine RPM
2214 Incorrect gear shift, AT fault
exceeded
Manifold absolute pressure Hose leak/blockage, hose fluid collector full, TC wastegate regulating valve,
2222
(MAP) sensor MAP sensor (in ECM)
Barometric pressure (BARO)
2223 Wiring, BARO sensor
sensor
Maximum boost pressure Hoses interchanged/not connected, hoses blocked/leaking, TC wastegate
2224
exceeded actuator/regulating valve, MAP sensor (in ECM)
Intake leak/blockage, wiring, IAC valve, MAF sensor, throttle valve
2231 Idle speed control (ISC)
tight/sticking
Engine control module (ECM) -
2234 Alternator, battery, current draw with ignition OFF, wiring
supply voltage
Engine coolant temperature
2312 Wiring, poor connection, ECT sensor
(ECT) sensor
2314 ECM/TCM electrical connection TCM trouble code(s) stored, wiring, transmission fault
Intake air temperature (IAT)
2322 Wiring, poor connection, IAT sensor
sensor
2324 Mass air flow (MAF) sensor Intake leak, wiring, MAF sensor
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) -
2341 Fuel level low, fuel pressure/pump, misfire, intake/exhaust leak, wiring, HO2S
lambda control
2342 Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) Intake/exhaust leak, wiring, HO2S, heating inoperative, fuel level low, misfire

Manufacturer: Audi Model: S4 2,2 © Autodata Limited 2004

Engine code: AAN Output: 169 (230) 5900 27.8.2006
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1991-94 V5.500-
 2413 Mixture control (MC) Fuel pressure/pump, misfire, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
4343 Wiring, fuse, EVAP canister purge valve
canister purge valve
4411 Injector 1 Wiring, fuse, injector
4412 Injector 2 Wiring, fuse, injector
4413 Injector 3 Wiring, fuse, injector
4414 Injector 4 Wiring, fuse, injector
4421 Injector 5 Wiring, fuse, injector
4431 Idle air control (IAC) valve Wiring, fuse, IAC valve
Turbocharger (TC) wastegate
4442 Wiring, fuse, TC wastegate regulating valve
regulating valve
4444 No fault found -

VAG type
Fault location Probable cause
5-digit
00000 No fault found -
00281 Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) Wiring, speedometer, VSS
Air gap, metal particles, insecure sensor, flywheel ring gear damaged, wiring,
00513 Engine speed (RPM) sensor
CKP/RPM sensor multi-plugs interchanged, RPM sensor
Crankshaft position (CKP) Air gap, metal particles, insecure sensor, flywheel pin bent/missing, wiring,
00514
sensor CKP/RPM sensor multi-plugs interchanged, CKP sensor
Valve timing, distributor alignment, wiring, CMP sensor, CKP sensor flywheel
00515 Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
pin bent/missing, CMP sensor
Closed throttle position (CTP) Accelerator cable adjustment, CTP switch adjustment, throttle valve
00516
switch tight/sticking, wiring, CTP switch
00518 Throttle position (TP) sensor Wiring, poor connection, TP sensor
Manifold absolute pressure Hose leak/blockage, hose fluid collector full, TC wastegate regulating valve,
00519
(MAP) sensor MAP sensor (in ECM)
Engine coolant temperature
00522 Wiring, poor connection, ECT sensor
(ECT) sensor
Intake air temperature (IAT)
00523 Wiring, poor connection, IAT sensor
sensor
00524 Knock sensor (KS) 1 Wiring, KS loose/defective, ECM
00525 Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) Intake/exhaust leak, wiring, HO2S, heating inoperative, fuel level low, misfire
Barometric pressure (BARO)
00528 Wiring, BARO sensor
sensor
Engine control module (ECM) -
00532 Alternator, battery, current draw with ignition OFF, wiring
supply voltage
00533 Idle speed control (ISC) Intake leak/blockage, wiring, IAC valve, MAF sensor, throttle valve tight/sticking
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) -
00537 Fuel level low, fuel pressure/pump, misfire, intake/exhaust leak, wiring, HO2S
lambda control
00540 Knock sensor (KS) 2 Wiring, KS loose/defective, ECM
Maximum engine RPM
00543 Incorrect gear shift, AT fault
exceeded
Maximum boost pressure Hoses interchanged/not connected, hoses blocked/leaking, TC wastegate
00544
exceeded actuator/regulating valve, MAP sensor (in ECM)
00545 ECM/TCM electrical connection TCM trouble code(s) stored, wiring, transmission fault
00553 Mass air flow (MAF) sensor Intake leak, wiring, MAF sensor
00561 Mixture control (MC) Fuel pressure/pump, misfire, intake/exhaust leak, MAF sensor
Knock control, cylinder 1 - Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
00577
control limit exceeded shield wiring

Manufacturer: Audi Model: S4 2,2 © Autodata Limited 2004

Engine code: AAN Output: 169 (230) 5900 27.8.2006
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1991-94 V5.500-
 Knock control, cylinder 2 - Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
00578
control limit exceeded shield wiring
Knock control, cylinder 3 - Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
00579
control limit exceeded shield wiring
Knock control, cylinder 4 - Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
00580
control limit exceeded shield wiring
Knock control, cylinder 5 - Poor quality fuel, CKP/RPM sensor wiring, insecure engine component, KS
00581
control limit exceeded shield wiring
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
01247 Wiring, fuse, EVAP canister purge valve
canister purge valve
01249 Injector 1 Wiring, fuse, injector
01250 Injector 2 Wiring, fuse, injector
01251 Injector 3 Wiring, fuse, injector
01252 Injector 4 Wiring, fuse, injector
01253 Injector 5 Wiring, fuse, injector
01257 Idle air control (IAC) valve Wiring, fuse, IAC valve
Turbocharger (TC) wastegate
01262 Wiring, fuse, TC wastegate regulating valve
regulating valve
Engine control module (ECM) - Incorrect/damaged key, incorrectly coded, ECM/immobilizer replacement
17978
immobilizer active without coding, wiring, immobilizer defective

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Manufacturer: Audi Model: S4 2,2 © Autodata Limited 2004

Engine code: AAN Output: 169 (230) 5900 27.8.2006
Tuned for: R-Cat Year: 1991-94 V5.500-