VAG-COM codes help

[dr_mat 0]

Anyone know what the other details that come along with the error code means?

 

e.g.

 

00276 - ABS outlet valve: left rear (N136)

35-00 - -

 

What's the second line about?

[dr_mat 0]

Also - another interesting point - how the hell can the above code come up when I'm NOT BRAKING?!

[tonytiger 0]

The second line usually gives more specific information:

e.g.

 

00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40)

30-10 - Open or Short to B+ - Intermittent

 

As for the code coming up when you're not braking, I don't see why not - the ecu does seem to log faults (for a short while at least).

[jedi-knight83 0]

ecu will store faults untill it is cleared by vag com or the old disconnect the battery routine

[dr_mat 0]

By that I mean that the LIGHT came on while I was coasting in gear, NOT braking, suggesting that this code was logged at that time. Of course I couldn't check the error code till I got home, but as a) the unit is deactivated when the light is on and b) this was the only error code, it must have happened when the light came on...

 

I don't have the registered VAG-COM, so maybe that's why there's no further details on the 2nd line.. :(

[tonytiger 0]

ecu will store faults untill it is cleared by vag com or the old disconnect the battery routine

I'm not convinced that's always the case (though I'm sure it's meant to do that). When I had trouble with running problems recently, I wouldn't always get error messages if I stopped the car once I got home before connecting vagcom - even though I was convinced I should have seen some. Now I always keep the car running (if possible) before connecting vagcom.

[tonytiger 0]

I don't have the registered VAG-COM, so maybe that's why there's no further details on the 2nd line

 

That must be the reason, as mine is a registered version.

 

Looking in the Bentley manual, I can't even see that exact error number but there are similar errors - for which it suggests faulty wiring, wiring connection, or valve coil. That would explain why the fault could occur when coasting. When I had an ABS fault, the light could come on at any time - braking or not - fortunately it just turned out to be a front sensor so was easily fixed.

[dr_mat 0]

Yes, time to check the wiring again I guess. What's the best stuff to spray on the contacts, and do Halfrauds sell it?

Does the power to the ABS controller go off with the ignition, by the way, or do I need to disconnect the battery when unplugging and replugging all this stuff?