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00288 Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360)

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

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VAG

1 interpretation
00288
Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360) VAG · steering Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360) 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: Defective; Electrical fault in Circuit; Implausible signal. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Ignition power will NOT switch on
  • Steering column will or will not lock

Possible causes

  • Wiring/Connections from/to N360
  • Faulty N360

Recommended checks

  • Check wiring/connections from/to N360
  • Check/Replace failed N360
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00288

What does 00288 mean?

Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360). The control module detected a fault associated with the Steering Column Lock Actuator (N360) 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: Defective; Electrical fault in Circuit; Implausible signal. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00288 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00288 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 00288 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00288 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 00288 is removable in your case.

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