P13DC

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P13DC/005084 - Cylinder 5 Internal Pressure Sensor: Implausible Signal

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible Causes

  • Engine controller software out of date. See special notes
  • Faulty Pressure Sensor/Glow Plugs
  • Carbon deposits on Pressure Sensor/Glow Plugs
  • If stored in conjunction with cylinder specific "Contribution/Balance" DTCs, low compression or engine mechanical issues may be responsible
    • For example, mechanical problems including replacement Fuel Injectors that were not adapted to the engine controller using the Injector Quantity Adjustment (IMA) channels may cause this DTC.

Possible Solutions

  • Check/Update Engine controller software. See special notes
  • Check/Replace Pressure Sensor/Glow Plugs
  • Check the Engine mechanical condition in addition to installed fuel injector(s) when stored in conjunction with cylinder specific "Contribution/Balance" DTCs.

Special Notes

  • CR TDI engine controllers had several known software issues and dealer level flash updates over the years. Check the Official Factory Repair Information if your engine controller is not listed below:
    • Audi:
      • When found in the NAR market Audi Q7 with CATA 3.0L CR TDI engine see TPI 2025155/1