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00885 VAG - Ignition Switch (D) Terminal 50 : Electrical Fault in Circuit

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of 00885

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What 00885 means

00885
Ignition Switch (D) Terminal 50 : Electrical Fault in Circuit VAG · unknown Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Ignition Switch (D) Terminal 50 : Electrical Fault in circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Vehicle's starter (terminal 50) will not activate

Possible causes

  • Faulty Fuse
  • Defective Ignition Switch (Electrical Portion)
  • Wiring harness issue
  • Damaged bent pins
  • Connector corrosion

Recommended checks

Check fuses

Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00885

What does 00885 mean?

Ignition Switch (D) Terminal 50 : Electrical Fault in Circuit. The control module detected improper operation of the Ignition Switch (D) Terminal 50 : Electrical Fault in circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00885 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00885 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 00885 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00885 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 00885 is removable in your case.

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