DTC Volkswagen P1388 Short Explanation

The video focuses on the basic Volkswagen specific diagnostic error code. Contents: 0:21 Basic DTC analysis according to OBD2 protocol standard. 1:48 Insight into programming - an explanation of what a bit is and how a byte is formed - decoding the Error Code to the base programming 2:58 A diagnostically understandable description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code 3:05 Basic error definition - Possible causes or errors of the car and its parts describing the mentioned error We will continue to work on improving the content. Our efforts at Maxidot s.r.o.the video content gets better. #volkswagen Make: Volkswagen Code: P1388 Definition: F-CAN A Malfunction (BUS-OFF (PCM)) Description: The PCM does not receive any signals via the F-CAN A lines for at least 1 second.When a malfunction is detected,the D indicator blinks,and a Pending DTC,a Confirmed DTC,and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory.The MIL does not come on. Cause: Check battery and charging system condition Loose or poor connections,or worn or shorted wires "Short" in the F-CAN wires Faulty gauge control module PCM may need to be updated with the latest software Faulty PCM