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00096 Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161)

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

BodyOEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
00096
Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) VAG · body Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Electrical Fault in Circuit. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Door Locks (Safe Function) not working properly

Possible causes

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) faulty
  • Voltage Supply for Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) faulty
  • Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161)
  • Check Voltage Supply for Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161)
  • Check Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00096

What does 00096 mean?

Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161). The control module detected a fault associated with the Drivers Door Central Locking (Safe) Motor (V161) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Electrical Fault in Circuit. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00096 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00096 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove 00096 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00096 is a manufacturer-specific code in an OEM format, so removability depends on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether 00096 is removable in your case.

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