P1613 - Volkswagen 1998 Cabrio 2.0 automatic

Question

not sure what this code means, car also has a p0740 and p0440. I think I have the 0440 fixxed (new gas cap) and am looking at the trans sensors for the 0740 code.

Answer 1

Hi there,

The code P1613 indicates an issue with the indicator light. Here is some info for you.

P1613 VOLKSWAGEN - Malfunction Indicator Light Open Circuit / Short To Positive

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p1613_volkswagen.html

The code P0740 indicates an issue with the torque converter clutch solenoid. Here is some info for you.

P0740 VOLKSWAGEN - Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0740_volkswagen.html

The code P0440 indicates an issue with the EVAP canister purge regulator valve. Here is some info (in case the code comes back)

P0440 VOLKSWAGEN - EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0440_volkswagen.html