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Technical Bulletin
Subject: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1603 (18011) Stored in Group: 01
DTC Memory Number: 0502
Model(s): All with Electronic Power 1999 2005 Date: Jan. 14, 2005
Control (see table below)

Condition
DTC P1603 (18011) Control unit faulty
stored in DTC memory.
Vehicle Engine Eng. Code
APH,AWV, AWP,
1.8T
BKF, BNU
New Beetle 1.9 PD BEW
AVH, AZG, BDC,
2.0
BEV, BGD
1.8T AWD, AWP, AWW
1.9 PD BEW
Golf Jetta
Golf,
AVH, AZG, BEV,
2.0
BBW
Golf, Jetta 2.8 AFP, BDF
Jetta 2.5 BGP, BGQ
R32 3.2 BJS
1.8T ATW, AUG, AWM
2.0 PD BHW
Passat
2.8 ATQ
4.0 BDP
EuroVan 2.8 AXK
3.2 BMX, BAA
Touareg
g 4.2 AXQ, BHX
5.0 PD BKW
4.2 BGH, BGJ
Phaeton
6.0 BAN, BAP

Service
DO NOT automatically replace ECM for this
condition.

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First perform the following:
Verify that battery voltage and condition are
OK. (Charge and load test as necessary).
If battery voltage is low:
Correct reason for low battery voltage.

Tip:
Battery voltage must be substantiated by a
Midtronics MCR340V printout. Printout must be
attached to the repair order. If ECM is requested
by the Warranty Test Center, a copy of the
Midtronics Tester printout must be sent with the
ECM along with all other supporting
documentation.
With battery fully charged:
Connect the VAS 5051/5052 Diagnostic tool.
Switch ignition ON.
Select Vehicle Self Diagnosis.
Interrogate and erase DTC memory.
Perform throttle adaptation (see appropriate
Repair Manual and Repair Group 23 or 24).
Start engine and allow to run briefly, then
switch engine OFF.
Repeat above step (Start/Shut OFF) 5 times.
Check DTC memory again.
If MIL does not illuminate and DTC has not
returned:
z A low battery condition most likely caused
the DTC to be stored.
Set readiness code.
If MIL illuminates or DTC has been stored
again, perform the following:
Replace ECM (see appropriate Repair
Manual and Repair Group 23 or 24).
Set readiness code.

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When procedure applies to vehicles with-
in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use
the following:
Claim Type: W2
Part Identifier: 2470
Damage Code: 2470 39 000 1
Labor Operation: 24702544 20TU
Labor Operation: See SRT
Set readiness
code if
necessary

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