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01196 Engine - Transmission Data Bus: No Signal/Communication

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

OEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
01196
Engine - Transmission Data Bus: No Signal/Communication VAG · unknown Data confidence 80%

The control module did not receive the expected Engine - Transmission Data Bus signal. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Reduced Functionality
  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active

Possible causes

  • Control Module incorrectly coded
  • Communication problem due to power supply, ground or communication wiring present
  • Low Voltage

Recommended checks

  • Check coding of Powertrain Bus modules
  • Check wiring, fuses and grounds to / from module(s)
  • Check charging system and battery
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 01196

What does 01196 mean?

Engine - Transmission Data Bus: No Signal/Communication. The control module did not receive the expected Engine - Transmission Data Bus signal. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 01196 generic or manufacturer-specific?

01196 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 01196 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 01196 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 01196 is removable in your case.

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