If you’re a regular LOGS and AutoScan user at VCDS VAGCOM / OBDeleven, and you check your vehicle’s fault codes from time to time, you’ve probably noticed that the LOGS shows a “Fault Priority”. But what purpose does this period serve? What does fault priority mean?
In the VCDS and OBDeleven software, the fault priority number is used to classify a fault according to its importance, from the most important (number 1) to the least important (number 7). The 0 corresponds to something not defined by the manufacturer, and the 8 is simply general information and is of no use or can be forgotten.
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VCDS / VAGCOM fault code priorities – OBDeleven
- 0 = Not defined by the manufacturer
- 1 = The fault has a major impact on the vehicle’s handling/driving characteristics, requiring the vehicle to be brought to an immediate stop.
- 2 = The fault requires an immediate service appointment.
- 3 = The fault does not require an immediate service appointment, but should be corrected at the next regular service appointment.
- 4 = The fault recommends corrective action, otherwise vehicle handling/driving could be affected.
- 5 = The fault currently has no effect on vehicle handling/driving.
- 6 = The fault has a long-term influence on the vehicle’s handling/driving characteristics.
- 7 = The fault affects the vehicle’s comfort functions, but not its handling/driving characteristics.
- 8 = General information note.
Example of a Fault Code
03207 – Control module for Charisma system
004 – No signal / communication
Capture:
Fault status: 01100100
Fault priority: 3
Fault frequency: 1
Reset counter: 19
Mileage: 22190 km
Time: 0
Date: 2015.02.12
Time: 17:38:00
