2009 Jetta Fault Code

bacampbe · June 2nd, 2011, 16:46

I'm getting a P13D4 fault code from the scanner at the local auto zone.

Best I can tell it's ignition system/emissions related

Pxxxx for powertrain

P1xxx Manufacturer codes for additional emission system function; not required but reported to the government

Px3xx ignition system

Does anyone have a link to find this code, I've googled it and found nothing but dead links.

bacampbe · June 3rd, 2011, 13:27

Got to the dealer today and got the codes read, it returned three from memory.

P13D4 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 electrical malfunction static

P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 implausible signal intermittent

P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 implausible signal static

Looks like it's plug related, went ahead and ordered one to replace it if the light comes back on. After he reset the codes they did not come back on during the ride home.

Has anyone else seen this before?

Should I just shelve the plug until it reoccurs or be safe and replace it when I get the part?

What could cause this other than a bad sensor, would a quick start without letting the light go off first possibly cause this?

Is there an online registry somewhere that would benefit from this code information so others could find it easily?

JSWTDI09 · June 3rd, 2011, 13:39

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Originally Posted by bacampbe

What could cause this other than a bad sensor, would a quick start without letting the light go off first possibly cause this?

Possibly a bad wiring harness or flakey connector

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Originally Posted by bacampbe

Is there an online registry somewhere that would benefit from this code information so others could find it easily?

These people might appreciate the info. I really do not know.

http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/volkswagen/

Good Luck!

Don

dweisel · June 3rd, 2011, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by bacampbe

Got to the dealer today and got the codes read, it returned three from memory.

P13D4 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 electrical malfunction static

P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 implausible signal intermittent

P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 implausible signal static

Looks like it's plug related, went ahead and ordered one to replace it if the light comes back on. After he reset the codes they did not come back on during the ride home.

Has anyone else seen this before?

Should I just shelve the plug until it reoccurs or be safe and replace it when I get the part?

What could cause this other than a bad sensor, would a quick start without letting the light go off first possibly cause this?

Is there an online registry somewhere that would benefit from this code information so others could find it easily?

The only thing on my paper work for a bad glow plug/sensor was: 05078 PRESSURE SENSOR #3 IMPLAUSIBLE SIGNAL. PERFORMED GF. NOTIFIED TECH LINE. TOLD TO MOVE #3 TO #1,ROAD TESTED. iF FAULT RETURNS TO #3 REPLACE ENGINE MAIN HARNESS, IF RETURNS TO #1 REPLACE GLOW.

Sorry, I can't answer any of your other questions.

JSWTDI09 · June 3rd, 2011, 18:12

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Originally Posted by dweisel

The only thing on my paper work for a bad glow plug/sensor was: 05078 PRESSURE SENSOR #3 IMPLAUSIBLE SIGNAL. PERFORMED GF. NOTIFIED TECH LINE. TOLD TO MOVE #3 TO #1,ROAD TESTED. iF FAULT RETURNS TO #3 REPLACE ENGINE MAIN HARNESS, IF RETURNS TO #1 REPLACE GLOW.

That actually sounds like a really good idea. A simple way to tell if it is the glow plug/sensor or the wiring harness. Clear the code, swap the glow plugs and see if the new fault moves. Simple, but effective.

Have Fun!

Don

khafra · July 9th, 2011, 12:03

Interesting. I just got the same signals, and it also turned out to be a bad glow plug #3, which they moved to #1 to diagnose. I wonder if there's a systemic problem with the #3 glow plug socket or something.

benettlr · August 13th, 2012, 15:03

Two error codes on a my wife's 2009 TDI Sportwagen (codes read and then cleared using VCDS from Ross-Tech):

(1) Cylinder 3 Internal Pressure Sensor
P13D6 - 000 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

(2) Cylinder 3 Internal Pressure Sensor
P13D4 - 000 - Short to Plus - MIL ON

Ordered new glow-plug/pressure-sensor from www.idparts.com. Note that this pressure sensing glow plug requires a 12mm socket. The torque to loosen the old glow plug felt quite low (seems appropriate for the formed metal hex of the glow plug).

Used a small extension tube plugged into the end of a shop-vac hose to suck out dust/dirt from around the glow-plug hole. Applied a tiny amount of anti-seize to the threads of the new glow-plug before installing.

umrpunter · February 27th, 2013, 06:55

Did that resolve the issue? I am getting the p13d4 and p13d6 codes coming up. I have cleared them a couple times with the torque app and OBD bluetooth deal. Looks like I need to fix it.

bockegg · March 12th, 2013, 19:23

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Originally Posted by umrpunter

Did that resolve the issue? I am getting the p13d4 and p13d6 codes coming up. I have cleared them a couple times with the torque app and OBD bluetooth deal. Looks like I need to fix it.

I'm getting these 2 codes. P13D7, P13D9
Any possibility they are covered by warranty? 46,000 miles and 4.5 years old.

bockegg · March 19th, 2013, 12:06

Ok. Here's the deal. The dealership cleared the codes, and tested the 4th glow plug pressure sensor. Everything was working fine. The engine light didn't come back on. They said that if it comes back, they will replace that pressure sensor.

bockegg · March 20th, 2013, 06:02

Update: My engine light is back on. I have a appointment to have the glow plug #4 pressure sensor replaced.

bockegg · March 31st, 2013, 19:32

Final: Glowplug #4 pressure sensor was replaced on Tuesday. Light is still off.