Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 1529

Diagnostic mode, selecting
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Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC Memory
Function
This diagnostic mode indicates all stored DTCs
of components and systems which are emission
relevant.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) in instrument
cluster lights up for a DTC entry.
SAE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
The DTC always consists of a 5-digit alpha-
numeric value with the following meaning:
Component group:
P x x DTC for drivetrain
x x
Norm-Code:
P 0 x Trouble codes defined by SAE with
x x specified malfunction texts
P 1 x Additional emission relevant DTCs
x x provided by manufacturer
P 2 x DTCs defined by SAE with specified
x x malfunction texts
P 3 x Additional emission relevant DTCs
x x provided by manufacturer
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