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Trouble Code Identification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION (CABRIOLET) (1)

DTC (2) (Blink) Code System/ Affected Circuit Possible Cause/Repair
00000 (4444) No Fault System Okay
00518 (2212) TV Potentiometer Open Ckt (No Signal To ECM)
00522 (2312) Coolant Temp. Sensor Open/Short To B+
00523 (2322) Intake Air Temp. Open/Short (No Signal To ECM)
00525 (2342) O2 Sensor Open Ckt (No Signal To ECM)
00535 (2141)(3) Knock Control Regulation Control Limit
" " Exceeded Or Open/Short Knock Control Ckt
00537 (2341) O2 Sensor Control (4) Control Limit Exceeded Or
" " Not Reached
00552 (2323) Airflow Sensor Potentiometer Open Ckt (No
" " Signal To ECM)
01249 (4411) Injector Drive Ckt Open Ckt/Defective Injectors
65535 (1111) ECM Replace Faulty ECM
(1) For testing information, see appropriate PIN VOLTAGE CHART S article in this section.
(2) Blink code is 4-digit malfunction indicator CHECK ENGINE light code.
(3) Cabriolet only. Light will indicate 2142 during blink code output.
(4) Check for near empty fuel tank. Check for CO level (fuel mixture) not within specified range (too high or too low). Check oxygen sensor circuit for a short circuit to ground.