2002 TT225 - 18056 and 01312 - Powertrain Data Bus Failure

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I have suddenly developed an issue that is seemingly related to the ECU communications. This is an issue that I haven't previously encountered in 20 years of VW ownership, so I'm not totally sure what to do next.

I drove the car home Wednesday evening without issue, but when I tried to start it Thursday morning, the car would start and then it would appear that the ECU immobilizer turns it off after a second. I can throw a rev into it, so it's also responsive to inputs. The cluster immo light turns off as usual pre-ignition and does not come on after shut down. I've checked a handful of ECU related fuses (11, 32, 34, iirc), but am curious about any other recommendations. I also disconnected the ground cable from the battery for a handful of minutes with no change. I considered clearing all faults and seeing if it made a difference, but I have not had that opportunity yet. I will get to do more diagnostics this afternoon and tomorrow. Since the engine still fires, I'm hoping this is a fuse, relay, or grounding issue.

A lot of the codes I'm not concerned with - this is an autocross/track car, so the airbag codes are because of the racing steering wheel and racing seat in the car. Similarly, 17881 for the EVAP LDP is because the pump is removed. Some of the Cent Lock codes are interesting (to my knowledge, the car has never been crashed...).

I would really, really, really like to resolve this today, as there is an autocross on Sunday that I desperately wanted to participate in.

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Thursday,24,April,2025,17:23:05:38139
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VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate: 
Mileage: 138,263   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AMU.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 906 018 AN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0004  
   Coding: 06710
   Shop #: WSC 79929  
   VCID: 7DA7F9C3C4E82152E4C-513C
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

3 Faults Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus 
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
17881 - EVAP Leak Detection Pump 
            P1473 - 35-00 - Open Circuit
17978 - Engine Start Blocked by Immobilizer 
            P1570 - 35-00 - 
Readiness: 0110 1101

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101  
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

1 Fault Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus 
            014 - Defective

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03  
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259  
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2578

1 Fault Found:
00604 - Potentiometer Positioning Motor for Air Flow Flap (G113) 
            30-10 - Open or Short to Plus - Intermittent

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000  
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236  
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

1 Fault Found:
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95) 
            33-00 - Resistance Too Low

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04  
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883  
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

2 Faults Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus 
            37-00 - Faulty
01314 - Engine Control Module 
            49-00 - No Communications

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Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010  
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No fault code found.

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Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06  
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213  
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4EEA

5 Faults Found:
01366 - Opened Due to Crash Signal 
            35-00 - -
01374 - Alarm triggered by Terminal 15 
            35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring 
            35-00 - -
01616 - Signal Wire to Interior Monitor 
            36-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
00955 - Key 1 
            09-10 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed - Intermittent

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177 
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09  
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50AE

1 Fault Found:
01463 - Alarm triggered by Sensor for anti-theft alarm System 
            35-00 - -

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Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357 
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004  
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236  
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050   
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E20

3 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left 
            36-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right 
            36-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
00857 - CD Changer Unit (R41) 
            49-00 - No Communications

End----(Elapsed Time: 02:39, VBatt start/end: 11.3V/11.3V. VIgn 11.3V)-----
------------------------------17 Faults Found------------------------------
 
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2002 TT..?

First thing I would do is pull the instrument cluster and check the connector(s) at the back. Apply contact cleaner/conditioner to them before plugging them back in.

Beyond that, it's disconnect modules on the powertrain bus one at a time to see if the others then no longer complain. And if that doesn't fix it, then you'll need to verify all the wiring for the powertrain CAN.

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Yes, a 2002 TT Quattro (AMU).

I pulled the cluster, unlatched all connections - they looked perfect.

I pulled the ECM, unlatched all connections - they looked perfect.

I scanned the Immobilizer blocks per the Ross-Tech instructions: https://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/Immo3-measuring-blocks.html

Block 022: 1 - 1 - 1 - 1
Block 023: 1 - 1 - 1 - 6
Block 024: 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

Cleared all codes and scanned again. Appears mostly the same, with the addition of the 00778 on the ABS module. I also find it interesting that my cluster gained a mile between all of this. I'm sure that has to do with rounding up when unplugged or something like that - not concerning.

I looked through my Bentley, but at face value, it doesn't offer a lot in terms of diagnostic help.

You mentioned the powertrain bus - is that a group of connectors in a centralized location (e.g., the rain tray to interior connection box)?

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Friday,25,April,2025,19:28:15:38139
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
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VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate: 80085
Mileage: 138,264   Repair Order:



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Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462  
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AMU.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 906 018 AN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0004 
   Coding: 06710
   Shop #: WSC 79929 
   VCID: 7DA7F9C3C4E82152E4C-513C
   VINID: 92296790221E2420400C210608C4DA1054
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 1101

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101 
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

3 Faults Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            004 - No Signal/Communication
00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03 
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259 
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2578

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000 
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236 
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04 
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883 
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

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Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010 
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

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Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06 
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213 
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4EEA

No fault code found.

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09 
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000 
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50D0

No fault code found.

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Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004 
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236 
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050  
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000 
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E20

2 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-00 - Open Circuit
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-00 - Open Circuit

End----(Elapsed Time: 02:54, VBatt start/end: 11.6V/11.6V. VIgn 11.6V)-----
------------------------------8 Faults Found-------------------------------
 
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Can I unplug the cluster, then key on and scan the car without it bricking the car / locking the IMMO? I know with other cars that I've owned, keying on with the BCM or PCM unplugged can lead to the car locking itself down - I wanted to make sure this one isn't the same way before I did it.

I have had cluster issues lately; specifically the speed and tach needles dropping to zero while driving. That's generally been it though; fuel, temp, and center display always remain completely functional. (EDIT: ...or is this a sign of something outside of the cluster...... ?)

@Jetta 97 - on your site, I see the TT repair service and you mention repairing the temp and fuel stepper motors, but I'm curious if the issue I mention above is something you've seen and if it can be repaired.
 
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Get wiring diagram, look to the power train bus schematic, see which modules complains about bus, then you can guestimate about where the fault might be.
 
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Unplug abs module and clear codes see if the powertrain fault is still there or not.
 
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ABS unplugged. Cleared all faults. Scanned again. Seemingly no change - actually added another Powertrain Data Bus Failure to the Engine module.

Cluster unplugged. Cleared all faults. Scanned again. Seemingly no change.

ECM unplugged. Cleared all faults. No modules will scan, lol. I guess that makes sense?

Changed the 100 and 428 with another 1.8T that I have; no effect.

I have two other 1.8T ECMs lying around - I might try one of those next to see if the faults go away.

Otherwise, it sounds like I'll be dive into the wiring diagrams in the Bentley, but I'm a mechanical engineer and am very not good with electronics, so fingers crossed.



ABS Unplugged:

Code:
Saturday,26,April,2025,10:17:12:38139
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VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate:



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Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AMU.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 906 018 AN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0004
   Coding: 06710
   Shop #: WSC 79929
   VCID: 7DA7F9C3C4E82152E4C-513C
   VINID: 92296790221E2420400C210608C4DA1054
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

2 Faults Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 1101

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2580

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4F0C

No fault code found.

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Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50F4

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E40

2 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-00 - Open Circuit
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-00 - Open Circuit

End----------(Elapsed Time: 02:58, VBatt start/end: 12.1V/12.1V)-----------
------------------------------6 Faults Found-------------------------------


Cluster unplugged:

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Mileage:    Repair Order: No Cluster



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Chassis Type: 8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AMU.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 906 018 AN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0004
   Coding: 06710
   Shop #: WSC 79929
   VCID: 7DA7F9C3C4E82152E4C-5160
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 1101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-5160

3 Faults Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            004 - No Signal/Communication
00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2580

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B1E

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4F0C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50F4

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-51A8

No fault code found.

End----------(Elapsed Time: 03:01, VBatt start/end: 12.3V/12.2V)-----------
------------------------------6 Faults Found-------------------------------
 
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You can unplug all day long. You 1st must understand how the bus wiring is layed out then look who is complaining about errors against the network layout.
 
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You can unplug all day long. You 1st must understand how the bus wiring is layed out then look who is complaining about errors against the network layout.
I do not have the electrical experience to sit down with my wiring diagrams and figure this out in a weekend - I'm very much a beginner there. And I was hoping to race the car this weekend, so I'm starting with the simple: Fuses, relays, and unplug until the error goes away. If I cannot figure it out by the end of today, then I'll work on learning about CAN BUS, the wiring layout, and how to better use and understand the information the VCDS gives me, etc.
 
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ECM unplugged. Cleared all faults. No modules will scan, lol. I guess that makes sense?
No, actually, it does not. There's no reason that the other modules in the car shouldn't talk just because the ECM is unplugged.

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No, actually, it does not. There's no reason that the other modules in the car shouldn't talk just because the ECM is unplugged.

-Uwe-
Interesting. That's what I assumed would happen when I unplugged it, but the scan wouldn't do anything. I should have saved it, but there was seemingly no info provided, so I just cleared and plugged the ECU back in. I might try that again tomorrow.

I've found info on the CAN-H and CAN-L wires going into the cluster (T32a / 18 & 19), but am still going through the diagrams to find the ECU connectors so I can multimeter the wiring between them.
 
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No, actually, it does not. There's no reason that the other modules in the car shouldn't talk just because the ECM is unplugged.

-Uwe-
Okay, I figured this one out. It's quite simple. I think it happens after saving a report: when I hit 'Clear all DTCs', the dropbox changes from '8N' to 'Auto-detect', which does not work and hence - no modules reporting.



In this order I scanned: (1) no ECM, (2) a GTI ECM [06A 906 032 NK], (3) a Jetta ECM [06A 906 032 RN], (4) and then I found Fuse 22 in the dashboard fuse panel to be busted, so I replaced it and scanned with the OE ECM.
  • NO ECM - still have 01312 and 01314 faults in the ABS and Instrument modules.
  • GTI ECM - scan looks basically the same as the OE ECM scan. Same basic faults throughout.
  • Jetta ECM - this one was a bit different.
    • A second 18056 fault in the engine module and the readiness was 0110 0000 instead of 0110 1101.
    • The ABS module dropped the 01314 and 00778 faults.
    • The Instrument module picked up a 01312 fault.
  • Fuse 22 replacement caused one new fault in the Instrument module:
    • 00667 - Ambient Temperature Signal
      29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
I'm not sure that it's worth reading into the differences between the GTI and Jetta ECMs, but I would conlude that my OE ECM does not have an internal fault.

I am curious about the G85 sensor. I checked it via measuring block 004 and had a steering angle of like 13 degrees. Moving the wheel did not update the measured number at all. Backing out and measuring again the wheel showed 0 degrees - and never changed from 0 degrees after multiple wheel moves and attempts. I'm not sure how worthwhile that info is though, but seeing as I could read block 005(?) for brake pressure and I could see live updates as I pressed the pedal, I am suspect of the G85 sensor.


I looked at my ambient temperature sensor and did not see any indication of wiring damage. Pulled the sensor and measured about 1100 ohms (it's about 24 degC right now). Replacing Fuse 22 is interesting though, as that covers the J285 module, which is part of my CAN-bus system, and a short to ground would obviously pop a fuse. Ultimately, no change occurred with faults and the IMMO still kills the car after replacing the fuse. I'll have to figure out where the temp sensor wiring is routed and see if that coincides with any of the CAN-bus wiring. Fingers crossed. There's a track day this coming Saturday, it would really make my week to solve this and make that event.



NO ECM:
Code:
Sunday,27,April,2025,20:39:19:38139
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
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VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate:
Mileage:    Repair Order: NO ECM



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

1 Fault Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2580

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

1 Fault Found:
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)
            33-00 - Resistance Too Low

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

2 Faults Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            37-00 - Faulty
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4F0C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50F4

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050 
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E40

3 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-10 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
00857 - CD Changer Unit (R41)
            49-00 - No Communications

End----------(Elapsed Time: 02:36, VBatt start/end: 12.1V/12.2V)-----------
------------------------------7 Faults Found-------------------------------


GTI ECM:
Code:
Sunday,27,April,2025,20:48:41:38139
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate:
Mileage:    Repair Order: GTI ECM



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AWP.lbl
   Part No: 06A 906 032 NK
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0003
   Coding: 07500
   Shop #: WSC 42133
   VCID: 74B1DCE7F7A2601A9B2-513C
   VINID: 92296790221E2420400C210608C4DA1054
   3VWSE69M64M087616     VWZ7Z0C8547959

1 Fault Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 1101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

3 Faults Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            004 - No Signal/Communication
00778 - Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
            004 - No Signal/Communication
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2578

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4EEA

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50D0

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050 
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E20

2 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-00 - Open Circuit
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-00 - Open Circuit

End----------(Elapsed Time: 02:55, VBatt start/end: 12.2V/12.1V)-----------
------------------------------8 Faults Found-------------------------------


Jetta ECM:
Code:
Sunday,27,April,2025,20:57:38:38139
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate:
Mileage:    Repair Order: Jetta ECM



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AWP.lbl
   Part No: 06A 906 032 RN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0001
   Coding: 07510
   Shop #: WSC 87119
   VCID: 7BA3F7DBDAFC2F62DA8-513C
   VINID: 92296790221E2420400C210608C4DA1054
   3VWSE69M14M145230     VWZ7Z0D9544881

2 Faults Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

1 Fault Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2580

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

2 Faults Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            37-00 - Faulty
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No Faults Found
  or DTCs not supported by controller
  or a communication error occurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4EEA

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50F4

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050 
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E20

2 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-00 - Open Circuit
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-00 - Open Circuit

End----------(Elapsed Time: 02:52, VBatt start/end: 12.1V/12.1V)-----------
------------------------------8 Faults Found-------------------------------


Fuse 22 Replacement:
Code:
Sunday,27,April,2025,21:31:46:38139
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 10 x64
VCDS Version: 25.3.1.1 (x64)  HEX-V2 CB: 0.4671.4
Data version: 20250415 DS365.0
www.Ross-Tech.com


VIN: TRUWT28N921032462   License Plate:
Mileage:    Repair Order: Fuse 22 Replace



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Chassis Type: 8N (8N - Audi TT (1999 > 2007))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 15 17 22 35 37 45 55 56 76 77
 
VIN: TRUWT28N921032462 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06A-906-032-AMU.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 906 018 AN
   Component: 1.8L R4/5VT     G   0004
   Coding: 06710
   Shop #: WSC 79929
   VCID: 7DA7F9C3C4E82152E4C-513C
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

1 Fault Found:
18056 - Powertrain Data Bus
            P1648 - 35-00 - Failure
Readiness: 0110 1101

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8N0-907-379-MK60-A.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 907 379 H
   Component: ESP ALLRAD MK60     0101
   Coding: 0022544
   Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
   VCID: 41DF4533FD9085B2C04-513C

1 Fault Found:
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            014 - Defective

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8N0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 820 043 A
   Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
   Coding: 00140
   Shop #: WSC 08259
   VCID: 2809F8977BEA54FAE7A-2578

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8N0-959-655.lbl
   Part No: 8N0 959 655 A
   Component: Airbag Front+Seite 5000
   Coding: 01103
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 3E253ECF896EFA4ABD6-513C

1 Fault Found:
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)
            33-00 - Resistance Too Low

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8Nx-920-xxx-17.lbl
   Part No: 8N1 920 980 A
   Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D04
   Coding: 07244
   Shop #: WSC 35883
   VCID: 34311CE7B722201A5B2-4B00
   TRUWT28N921032462     AUZ5Z0B4076141

3 Faults Found:
00667 - Ambient Temperature Signal
            29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent
01312 - Powertrain Data Bus
            37-00 - Faulty
01314 - Engine Control Module
            49-00 - No Communications

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 22: AWD        Labels: 02D-900-554.lbl
   Part No: 02D 900 554 C
   Component: HALDEX LSC  ECC     0010
   VCID: 2019E0B713DAACBAAFA-4B00

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks        Labels:. 8Nx-962-267.clb
   Part No: 8N8 962 267 A
   Component: Central Lock/Alarm  D06
   Coding: 15976
   Shop #: WSC 08213
   VCID: 3FDB43CB8E64F342B60-4EEA

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor        Labels: 8E0-951-177.lbl
   Part No: 8N8 951 177
   Component: Innenraumueberw.    D09
   Coding: 00001
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 7CA1F4C7DFF2285AD32-50D0

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Headlight Range        Labels: 4B0-907-357-AUT.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 907 357
   Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER  D004
   Coding: 00005
   Shop #: WSC 01236
   VCID: 6597B1A34C7889921CC-5184

No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 4B0 035 186 H
   Component: concert II  NP2    0050 
   Coding: 00202
   Shop #: WSC 00000
   VCID: 2517F1A30CF84992DCC-4E20

2 Faults Found:
00878 - Connection to Speaker Front Left
            36-00 - Open Circuit
00879 - Connection to Speaker Front Right
            36-00 - Open Circuit

End----(Elapsed Time: 02:29, VBatt start/end: 11.9V/11.9V. VIgn 11.9V)-----
------------------------------8 Faults Found-------------------------------
 
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Okay, I figured this one out. It's quite simple. I think it happens after saving a report: when I hit 'Clear all DTCs', the dropbox changes from '8N' to 'Auto-detect', which does not work and hence - no modules reporting.
Hmmm. That is not what I would think of as expected behavior. We'll have to see if we can reproduce that. @Eric ?

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It doesn't happen every time, but has happened a couple times in the last week. I'll pay attention to my methodology and see if I can reproduce it again.
 
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I'll pay attention to my methodology and see if I can reproduce it again.
Detailed, click-by-click instructions for reproducing this would be excellent. One issue is that we don't have a car like yours to test on.

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I've managed to reproduce and fix it. This only happens on K-line cars, after you hit the Save button, and click back into the Autoscan screen. As the filter/search is being re-enabled after saving the autoscan, it gets the focus and loses it when the Clear all DTCs button is pressed; that in turns resets the selection to Auto-Detect. Auto-detect is then used to clear the DTCs, which is Not Good.
We're still dealing with the consequences of Seb's mid-2024 improvement requests here :) but I fixed it with the least possible amount of unintended consequences: when we have K-line results, do not re-enable the filter/model selection after the Save/Print/Copy button is pressed, which I think was the behavior pre-"improvement" ;)
 
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