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00179 Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134)

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

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VAG

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00179
Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134) VAG · unknown Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134) 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: Open Circuit. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134) faulty
  • Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134)
  • Check Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00179

What does 00179 mean?

Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134). The control module detected a fault associated with the Access/Start Authorization Antenna; Drivers Side (R134) 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: Open Circuit. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00179 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00179 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 00179 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00179 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 00179 is removable in your case.

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