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00194 Ignition Key Removal Lock

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

OEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
00194
Ignition Key Removal Lock VAG · unknown Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Ignition Key Removal Lock 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: Implausible Signal; Open or Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Ignition Key cannot be removed from ignition switch with Transmission in Park
  • PRND21 indicator is not reading correctly in the instrument cluster

Possible causes

  • Communication Failure with Gear Selector Module
  • Selector Lever (E313) faulty
  • Tiptronic Buttons (F189) in Selector Lever (E313) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Communication with Gear Selector Module
  • Check Selector Lever (E313)
  • Check Tiptronic Buttons (F189) in Selector Lever (E313)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00194

What does 00194 mean?

Ignition Key Removal Lock. The control module detected a fault associated with the Ignition Key Removal Lock 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: Implausible Signal; Open or Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00194 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00194 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 00194 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00194 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 00194 is removable in your case.

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