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00849 S - Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

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

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VAG

1 interpretation
00849
S - Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D) VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the S - Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D) 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: Unknown Switch Condition. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Terminal 15 OK, but Terminal S not OK
  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty
  • Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Terminal S
  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D)
  • Check/Replace Ignition/Starter Switch (D)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00849

What does 00849 mean?

S - Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D). The control module detected a fault associated with the S - Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D) 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: Unknown Switch Condition. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00849 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00849 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 00849 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00849 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 00849 is removable in your case.

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