Wednesday, December 18, 2013

How to fix VAG COM error code 000175 / P00AF



When the error code 000175 / P00AF appears in the VAG COM the possible symptons are the following:
  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  • Glow Plug light flashing
  • Reduced engine performance


The possible Causes for the appearing of the 000175 / P00AF error code are the following:

  • Defective N75
  • Vacuum leak or low vacuum
  • VNT sticking or seized
  • G581 sensor

Possible Solutions for solving the 000175 / P00AF error code are the following:

  • Verify N75 is working to design, use Output Testing
  • Verify vacuum lines are good, check engine vacuum at idle
  • Test VNT and G581, apply vacuum to VNT and watch MVB 120.4
    • Engine off, no vacuum 120.4 should read about 3.5V
    • Engine Off, apply 17 Inches of mercury, 120.4 should drop to about .7V
    • Engine at idle, 120.4 should read about 7.V
    • If 120.4 voltage doesn't alter, VNT may be seized or G581 failed

I hope you will find this article useful!

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