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01164 ESP Operation

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

OEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
01164
ESP Operation VAG · unknown Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the ESP Operation 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. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to ESP Sensor Unit (G419) faulty
  • ESP Sensor Unit (G419) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Steering Angle Sensor (G85) faulty
  • Steering Angle Sensor (G85) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to ESP Sensor Unit (G419)
  • Check/Replace ESP Sensor Unit (G419)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
  • Check/Replace Steering Angle Sensor (G85)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 01164

What does 01164 mean?

ESP Operation. The control module detected a fault associated with the ESP Operation 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. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 01164 generic or manufacturer-specific?

01164 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 01164 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 01164 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 01164 is removable in your case.

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