Volkswagen Archives

derFix November 2018

by derFix | Nov 2018

In this issue: Diagnosing Audi Electrical Shorts, Porsche Oiling Systems, DoIP, Audi Carbon Buildup, Porsche Transmissions, DVOM, EVAP

Out of the Box EVAP with a “Magic Wand”

by derFix | Nov 2018

An Evap code and a Check Engine light don’t have to be warnings of doom. You’ll find diagnosis and repair straightforward using a schematic and a little patience.

Gone are the days of using a DVOM to check on/off switches and the devices they control. There’s more information than you may think in the digital electronic signatures of today’s advanced on/off devices. Here’s what those numbers actually mean.

DoIP (Diagnostics over Internet Protocol) Part 2

by derFix | Nov 2018

Soon the internet will be your best friend and most capable helper in servicing new-generation Volkswagens. So polish up your computer and get ready to buy a subscription from VW or aftermarket suppliers.

VW 01M Transmission 65535 Error

by derFix | Sep 2018

The 65535 error is a “data corruption fault code” and can also be attributed to a hardware malfunction.

derFix August 2018

by derFix | Aug 2018

In this issue: Audi Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air Injection; Understanding Porsche 9A1 Oiling Systems; VW Frame Dimensions; CAN Analysis with J2534; Porsche Brakes; Audi Turbochargers; VW 01M Transmission 65535 Error