electrical issues

2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
148,000 MILES
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JNEWT84
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The mil is on code p0600 present. Car somtimes no start. Also instriment panel mafunction lamps come on as normal when key is turned on but when is turned off and removed from switch they only dim will not turn off. Also you can still turn on radio. A new battery installed but problem is still present.
May 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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Serial Communication Link
What does this mean?
OBD Code P0600refers to
The ECM did not detect communication between modules
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0600
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0600
- ECM Harness - ECM connectors - Low battery voltage - Faulty ECM
May 11, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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