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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some help diagnosing an intermittent issue on my 2015 VW Golf TDI (EA288) with DSG transmission.
Symptoms
The problem has become progressively worse over the past several days.
Intermittent loss of power while accelerating.
Occasionally feels like the engine cuts out for about one second and then comes back.
Engine stalled once while stopped at a stop sign.
Engine also stalled once while cruising at approximately 45 mph. I had to pull over, restart the engine, and continue driving.
Even after restarting, the car continued to have brief power loss/hesitation episodes.
The problem is intermittent and not present all the time.
Repairs already performed
Replaced the battery with a new battery.
Replaced the alternator after bench testing confirmed the original alternator was not charging properly.
Cleaned the battery ground cable connections because the body-side ground terminal had significant white corrosion.
After replacing the alternator and cleaning the grounds, the previous low-voltage/charging-related fault codes (including those associated with voltage drop at the alternator cable) no longer return.
Previous fault codes
Earlier I had several DSG/transmission fault codes, but they were intermittent. After fixing the charging system, the low-voltage faults disappeared. However, the engine stalling and power-loss issue remains.
Questions
Does this sound more like an engine management issue than a DSG problem?
Could this be caused by an intermittent crankshaft position sensor, fuel delivery issue, ECU power supply, Terminal 15 power loss, or an engine ground problem?
Are there any specific Measuring Values or Advanced Measuring Values that you recommend logging to capture the fault when it occurs?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I'm looking for some help diagnosing an intermittent issue on my 2015 VW Golf TDI (EA288) with DSG transmission.
Symptoms
The problem has become progressively worse over the past several days.
Intermittent loss of power while accelerating.
Occasionally feels like the engine cuts out for about one second and then comes back.
Engine stalled once while stopped at a stop sign.
Engine also stalled once while cruising at approximately 45 mph. I had to pull over, restart the engine, and continue driving.
Even after restarting, the car continued to have brief power loss/hesitation episodes.
The problem is intermittent and not present all the time.
Repairs already performed
Replaced the battery with a new battery.
Replaced the alternator after bench testing confirmed the original alternator was not charging properly.
Cleaned the battery ground cable connections because the body-side ground terminal had significant white corrosion.
After replacing the alternator and cleaning the grounds, the previous low-voltage/charging-related fault codes (including those associated with voltage drop at the alternator cable) no longer return.
Previous fault codes
Earlier I had several DSG/transmission fault codes, but they were intermittent. After fixing the charging system, the low-voltage faults disappeared. However, the engine stalling and power-loss issue remains.
Questions
Does this sound more like an engine management issue than a DSG problem?
Could this be caused by an intermittent crankshaft position sensor, fuel delivery issue, ECU power supply, Terminal 15 power loss, or an engine ground problem?
Are there any specific Measuring Values or Advanced Measuring Values that you recommend logging to capture the fault when it occurs?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Code:
Wednesday,15,July,2026,17:29:36:48001
VCDS -- Windows Based VAG/VAS Emulator Running on Windows 11 x64
VCDS Version: 26.3.0.0 (x64) HEX-V2 CB: 0.4701.5
Data version: 20260320 DS375.1
www.Ross-Tech.com
VIN: 3VW2A7AU4FM048135 License Plate: 123456
Mileage: 198777km-123514mi Repair Order: Abc
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Chassis Type: AU-VW37 (5Q0)
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 15 16 17 19 42 44 52 5F 75
VIN: 3VW2A7AU4FM048135 Mileage: 198777km-123514miles
01-Engine -- Status: OK 0000
02-Auto Trans -- Status: OK 0000
03-ABS Brakes -- Status: OK 0000
08-Auto HVAC -- Status: OK 0000
09-Cent. Elect. -- Status: OK 0000
15-Airbags -- Status: OK 0000
16-Steering wheel -- Status: OK 0000
17-Instruments -- Status: OK 0000
19-CAN Gateway -- Status: OK 0000
42-Door Elect, Driver -- Status: OK 0000
44-Steering Assist -- Status: OK 0000
52-Door Elect, Pass. -- Status: OK 0000
5F-Information Electr. -- Status: Malfunction 0010
75-Telematics -- Status: OK 0000
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Address 01: Engine (J623-CRUA) Labels:. 04L-907-309-V1.clb
Part No SW: 04L 997 022 N HW: 04L 907 309
Component: R4 2.0l TDI H23 9459
Revision: 85H23--- CVN: B5ADD452B866C2ADB866C2AD
Coding: 011D0012032410080000
Shop #: WSC 22236 444 00000
ASAM Dataset: EV_ECM20TDI01104L997022N 004002
ROD: EV_ECM20TDI01104L997022N_VW37.rod
VCID: 3B24D55733EE18C2DA1-806E
VINID: 0E69C24474651167401080431443728BDD
No fault code found.
Readiness: 0 0 0 0 0
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Address 02: Auto Trans (J743) Labels: 0D9-927-770.clb
Part No SW: 0D9 300 041 N HW: 02E 927 770 AQ
Component: DQ250-6F MQB H53 4512
Revision: 03253104 Serial number: TFK01408252479 CVN: 0000EF4F
Coding: 0014
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 00221
ASAM Dataset: EV_TCMDQ250021 001001
ROD: EV_TCMDQ250021.rod
VCID: 23140D37AB5E4002F21-8076
No fault code found.
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Address 03: ABS Brakes (J104) Labels: 5Q0-907-379-ESP-V1.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 907 379 K HW: 5Q0 907 379 F
Component: ESC H31 0371
Revision: 00000000 Serial number: 52824000001104
Coding: 01FA6AA1242409740078020381C82580562490004081A4B200630050C002
Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
ASAM Dataset: EV_Brake1UDSContiMK100ESP 033001
ROD: EV_Brake1UDSContiMK100ESP_033_VW37.rod
VCID: 44D6AEAB4E10673AABB-8010
No fault code found.
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Address 08: Auto HVAC (J301) Labels:| 5G0-907-426.clb
Part No SW: 5G0 907 426 Q HW: 5G0 907 426 Q
Component: AC Manuell H02 0907
Revision: 00001K06
Coding: 00020104200100000000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
ASAM Dataset: EV_ACManueBHBVW37X 003019
ROD: EV_ACManueBHBVW37X_003_VW37.rod
VCID: 3928CF5F39D22AD2C8D-806C
Fresh air blower control module (front):
A/C pressure/coolant temperature sensor:
No fault code found.
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Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels:| 5Q0-937-08X-BV1.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 937 087 M HW: 5Q0 937 087 M
Component: BCM PQ37BOSCH 028 0106
Revision: -------- Serial number: 86582410140775 Dataset Number: 5GM063v____ 0044
Coding: 000018424041804169E44000000403001000000000000000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 00165
ASAM Dataset: EV_BodyContrModul1UDSBosc 013004
ROD: EV_BCMBOSCH_013_VW37.rod
VCID: 45D0B3AF452A5E32BC5-8010
Wiper motor control module:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5GM 955 119 HW: 5GM 955 119 Labels: 5QX-955-119-V1.CLB
Component: WWS 140818 043 0581
Serial number: 141108051459
Coding: 0E4DDD
No fault code found.
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Address 15: Airbags (J234) Labels:| 5Q0-959-655.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 959 655 T HW: 5Q0 959 655 T
Component: AirbagVW20 009 0825
Serial number: 003MHM018C0% Dataset Number: 5GM003V____ 0031
Coding: 8CCCFC00000000005000001AC24800000065
Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
ASAM Dataset: EV_AirbaVW20SMEVW37X 002138
ROD: EV_AirbaVW20SMEVW37X_VW37.rod
VCID: 51F897FF8162829210D-8004
Seat occupant detection passenger side:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 4M0 959 339 A HW: 4M0 959 339 A
Component: BF-Gewichtss. H05 0016
Serial number: IBH0000J140001TEHF0H
Coding: 303338
Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side:
Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 000 109 14
Component: SideSensor_Df 001 0887
Serial number: 3570000000000DF4E01J
Coding: 2D2D2D
Crash sensor for side airbag: passenger side:
Subsystem 3 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 001 509 14
Component: SideSensor_Pf 001 0887
Serial number: 35800000000F09A0111A
Coding: 2D2D2D
Crash sensor for side airbag: driver side rear:
Subsystem 4 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 401 209 14
Component: SideSensor_Dr 001 6149
Serial number: 3510002C1176A6C492C7
Coding: 2D2D2D
Crash sensor for side airbag: passenger side rear:
Subsystem 5 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 401 209 14
Component: SideSensor_Pr 001 6149
Serial number: 3520002BD176A6C121D9
Coding: 2D2D2D
Crash sensor for front airbag: driver side:
Subsystem 6 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 401 209 14
Component: FrontSensor_D 001 6149
Serial number: 3550002A3176A6B4C155
Coding: 2D2D2D
Front Sensor Passenger:
Subsystem 7 - Part No SW: ----------- HW: 480 401 209 14
Component: FrontSensor_P 001 6149
Serial number: 3560002A5176A6B322C5
Coding: 2D2D2D
No fault code found.
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Address 16: Steering wheel (J524) Labels:| 5Q0-953-549.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 953 521 P HW: 5Q0 953 569 A
Component: Lenks.Modul 075 0175
Revision: FF032032 Serial number: 20140927400230
Coding: 0410
Shop #: WSC 66564 385 16448
ASAM Dataset: EV_SMLSVALEOMQB 001015
ROD: EV_SMLSVALEOMQB.rod
VCID: 3FDCA14727F604E2F69-806A
No fault code found.
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Address 17: Instruments (J285) Labels:| 5G0-920-XXX-17.clb-SRI3
Part No SW: 5G1 920 841 HW: 5G1 920 841
Component: KOMBI 243 4270
Coding: 0BB41A0A2180CF05020868001000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 00221
ASAM Dataset: EV_DashBoardVDDMQBAB 009037
ROD: EV_DashBoardVDDMQBAB_009_VW37.rod
VCID: 6590532FE5EA7E325C5-8030
No fault code found.
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Address 19: CAN Gateway (J533) Labels:| 5Q0-907-530-V1.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 907 530 S HW: 5Q0 907 530 L
Component: GW MQB Mid 211 2186
Revision: -------- Serial number: 05101410000506 Dataset Number: 5G0067v____ 1821
Coding: 0101000800087300EF0000081C0F00000001050000000000000000000000
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 07027
GVL: 01503C0000000000400C00008000C80000000000000000000000000000000000
ASAM Dataset: EV_GatewConti 011017
ROD: EV_GatewConti_011_VW37.rod
VCID: 41D8A7BF5102721280D-8014
Generator:
Multi-function steering wheel control module:
Subsystem 2 - Part No SW: 5G0 959 442 P HW: 5G0 959 442 P Labels: 3C8-959-537.CLB
Component: E221__MFL-DC1 H16 0101
Serial number: 27140002197160114362
Coding: 29FFFF
No fault code found.
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Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386) Labels:| 5QX-959-DCD-V1.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 959 393 B HW: 5Q0 959 393 B
Component: TSG FS 020 0025
Serial number: 211014060500JZ Dataset Number: V03935206HY 0006
Coding: 003003200000040000000000
Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
ASAM Dataset: EV_DCUDriveSideEWMINKLO 006003
ROD: EV_DCUDriveSideEWMAXCONT_VW37.rod
VCID: 3E22DC4320FC0DEAFDF-806A
Left rear door control module:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5Q0 959 811 A HW: 5Q0 959 811 A Labels: 5QX-959-81X-V1.CLB
Component: FOND_FHSG_DRV 005 0005
Serial number: 00000000000003976832
Coding: 011000
No fault code found.
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Address 44: Steering Assist (J500) Labels:| 5Q0-909-144.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 909 144 P HW: 5Q0 909 144 P
Component: EPS_MQB_ZFLS 122 1043
Dataset Number: 5GM074V____ 0205
Coding: 0102
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 00221
ASAM Dataset: EV_SteerAssisMQB 010031
ROD: EV_SteerAssisMQB_010.rod
VCID: 41D8A7BF5102721280D-8014
No fault code found.
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Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387) Labels:| 5QX-959-X92-52.clb
Part No SW: 5Q0 959 392 B HW: 5Q0 959 392 B
Component: TSG BFS 020 0025
Serial number: 211014060508YD Dataset Number: V03935206HZ 0006
Coding: 003003200000040000000000
Shop #: WSC 01383 790 50316
ASAM Dataset: EV_DCUPasseSideEWMINKLO 006003
ROD: EV_DCUPasseSideEWMAXCONT_VW37.rod
VCID: 3D20DB4F2DFA16F2E45-8068
Right rear door control module:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5Q0 959 812 A HW: 5Q0 959 812 A Labels: 5QX-959-81X-V1.CLB
Component: FOND_FHSG_PSG 005 0005
Serial number: 00000000000003793347
Coding: 191000
No fault code found.
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Address 5F: Information Electr. (J794) Labels:| 5G0-035-MIB-STD1.clb
Part No SW: 5G0 035 844 HW: 5G0 035 844
Component: MU-S-S-US 014 0645
Serial number: V7B02809141883 Dataset Number: 5G0CV1v____ 0001
Coding: 02730000FF00000021220001001800001F0100040100010002
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 07027
ASAM Dataset: EV_MUStd4CPASE 002040
ROD: EV_MUStd4CPASE_VW37.rod
VCID: 64964E2BEED0073A4BB-8030
Display and control head 1 for information electronics:
Subsystem 1 - Part No SW: 5G0 919 605 H HW: 5G0 919 605 H
Component: ABT_Std_Plus H60 0030
Serial number: VWZ8Z9PS500UQ9
1 Fault Found:
0020 - Tuner for Satellite Radio
B11CF 53 [00001001] - Deactivated
Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Priority: 4
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 171
Mileage: 198466 km
Date: 2026.07.10
Time: 01:20:30
Voltage terminal 30: 13.5 V
Satellite radio tuner status-Satellite radio antenna status: electrically OK
Satellite radio tuner status-Channel selection for satellite radio: 0
Satellite radio tuner status-Audio Signal: Not available
Satellite radio tuner status-Antenna current: 0 mA
Satellite radio tuner status-Reception quality: Not available
Satellite radio tuner status-SDARS Flash Regional code: US_Audio_Traffic_Travellink
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Address 75: Telematics (J949) Labels:| 5QE-035-28X-V1.clb
Part No SW: 5QE 035 285 HW: 5QE 035 285
Component: OCULowMQBUS 006 0528
Dataset Number: 561098V____ 0403
Coding: 02730002C2821A017F1E06000000
Shop #: WSC 00066 790 00123
ASAM Dataset: EV_OCULowMQB 001003
ROD: EV_OCULowMQB_VW37.rod
VCID: 025A68B31484A90AD97-8056
2 Faults Found:
9457664 - Function limitation due to excessive temperature
B1050 00 [00001000] - -
[restriction due to temperature rise]
Intermittent - Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 175
Mileage: 198724 km
Date: 2026.07.14
Time: 03:30:56
2103041 - Control Module
B1788 F0 [00001001] - Start Prohibition Deactivated
Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Priority: 8
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 178
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 00:00:00
End----------(Elapsed Time: 01:17, VBatt start/end: 12.4V/12.4V)-----------
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