Volkswagen Transporter P0730:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0730 is a standard OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Volkswagen Transporter’s PCM has detected an incorrect gear ratio. While this code can appear if you changed your Transporter’s transmission or rear end gearing without re-flashing the computer, it almost always has nothing to do with an incorrect gear ratio. An internal transmission problem … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P0871: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Range/Performance

P0871 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  While your Volkswagen Transporter’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor switch “C”. It’s a generic code, so P0871 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P0480: Meaning, Causes & Diagnosis

P0480 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code.  It indicates that your Volkswagen Transporter’s “cooling fan 1 control circuit” is malfunctioning.  It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.   P0480 Definition:  Cooling Fan 1 – Control Circuit Malfunction Here is the … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P0320: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0320 is a relatively common ignition-related trouble code. P0320 indicates that your Volkswagen Transporter’s ignition/distributor engine speed circuit is malfunctioning. P0320 is most likely caused by the engine speed sensor, or a wiring issue. P0320 Definition:  Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed – Input Circuit Nearly all modern vehicles, including the Volkswagen Transporter, use individual coil packs which … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P0846: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0846 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Volkswagen Transporter’s check engine light will come on, P0846 is a transmission-related trouble code, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0846 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  Before doing anything, check … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P2015:  Meaning, Causes and Diagnosis

P2015 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  It is generic (meaning it has the same definition for all vehicles, including the Volkswagen Transporter). It’s often found with other codes.  If those codes are vacuum or air/fuel related, you should tackle them first.  Fixing them will often clear P2015 as well. P2015 Definition:  Intake Manifold … Read more

Volkswagen Transporter P0841: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0841 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Volkswagen Transporter’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0841 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and … Read more