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00194 - Ignition Key Removal Lock

00194 - Ignition Key Removal Lock: Implausible Signal

Possible Causes

• Communication Failure with Gear Selector Module
• Selector Lever (E313) faulty
• Tiptronic Buttons (F189) in Selector Lever (E313) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Communication with Gear Selector Module
• Check Selector Lever (E313)
  • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) in Transmission Control Module
• Check Tiptronic Buttons (F189) in Selector Lever (E313)
  • Check Measuring Value Block (MVB) in Transmission Control Module

Special Notes

• May be stored in Combination with 28775/U0103/049411.

00194 - Ignition Key Removal Lock: Open or Short to Ground

Possible Symptoms

• Ignition Key cannot be removed from ignition switch with Transmission in Park.
• PRND21 indicator is not reading correctly in the instrument cluster.
• Ignition Key CAN be removed from ignition switch with Transmission in ANY selector position.

Possible Causes

• The N376-Ignition Key Withdrawal Lock Solenoid could have failed.
• The N376 is loose in the housing.
• There is electrical fault with the wiring/connectors for the N376.

Possible Solutions

• Verify the N376-Ignition Key Withdrawal Lock Solenoid is installed correctly.
• Verify the N376 is not an Open Circuit'
• Replaced failed N376 with newest/updated part from the manufacture

Special Notes

• Most of the above is applicable when found in 2005 and newer Jetta A5, 2006 and newer Volkswagen GTI, Golf, Rabbit and EOS
  • Please see Volkswagen's Tech Tip (28-08-02). It states "DO NOT replace the ignition switch, lock cylinder, or lock housing assembly" before verifying the proper operation of the N376 (sometimes referred to as the 'catch')
  • Use Measuring Value Block Group [005] in the [16-Steering wheel] controller to verify proper operation of the N376.
    • Field (3) in the MVB-[005] must display [On] when any driving position is selected.
    • Field (4) in MVB-[005] must display [Ok]
  • Part number for the "catch" has been updated several times, check with your local parts department for the latest and correct part for the vehicle in question.