Volkswagen Gol P0440:  EVAP System Malfunction

  A very common trouble code with the Volkswagen Gol is the P0440 code. This trouble code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Gol into a OBDII scanner. P0440 Indicates that something is wrong with the EVAP system. It does not allude to what that problem might be. P0440: … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0741 OBDII Transmission Code Diagnosis

P0741 is a very common OBDII trouble code. It’s know to affect the Volkswagen Gol quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The Gol uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Volkswagen Gol‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Gol uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0011: OBDII Code Diagnosis

P0011 is a very common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Volkswagen Gol can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code. P0011 is a generic OBDII code. This means that it has the same definition for the Volkswagen Gol as … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Volkswagen Gol is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Gol into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Volkswagen Gol. Good Luck!   … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0306: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 6)

P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Volkswagen Gol. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Gol. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more

Volkswagen Gol P0305: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 5)

P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Volkswagen Gol. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Gol. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more