Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17)
VAG · unknown
Data confidence80%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17) 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 or Short to Plus; Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Symptoms
In the Instrument Cluster you see dashes (---) instead of a temperature
Recommended checks
Check wiring between Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17) and Instrument Cluster
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17). The control module detected a fault associated with the Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17) 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 or Short to Plus; Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Is 00779 generic or manufacturer-specific?
00779 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 00779 at file level?
Not guaranteed. 00779 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 00779 is removable in your case.
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