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Sharan 2,0TDI 103kW 2011: Dealing with P229F00 and P20EE00 NOx Sensor Errors after Long Drives

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Why do P229F00 and P20EE00 NOx/SCR errors appear only after a long drive, and is the AdBlue level indication related?

The most likely fix is to replace the NOx sensor, because the thread treats P229F00/P20EE00 as a failing NOx/SCR measurement issue and says the fault will come back if the sensor is damaged [#16567057][#16567476] The AdBlue level shown by the engine controller or cluster can be misleading and may stay at 99.5%/1000 km even when the real problem is the NOx sensor rather than the fluid level [#16567073][#16847984] Clearing the engine fault alone may remove the warning temporarily, but the SCR message in the instrument cluster can remain until it is reset separately [#16567476][#16849317] Some users cleared the countdown by running the VCDS basic setting “Check of SCR efficiency” with the engine warmed up and running, stationary, after erasing all ECU faults; one report says the message disappeared after this procedure [#17744066][#17963367][#17199584] Another user noted that self-adaptation can happen after a long highway drive, but that was after replacing the NOx probe, not as a substitute for repair [#17744799]
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  • #1 16566589
    ptr92
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    Hi,

    someone was working on a problem in Sharan with errors like this:
    P229F00 - NOx sensor 2, row 1, Signal incomprehensible
    P20EE00 - SCR NOx catalyst, row 1 - efficiency too low

    mistakes only come out after a long drive. Probably it has a relationship, in addition, the engine controller sees 99.5% of the adBlue level, and the indicators have a range of 1000 km, which is communicated on the meter display.

    greetings
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  • #2 16567057
    jacek074
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    NOx sensor to be replaced
  • #3 16567073
    ptr92
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    How about you with the range indicator? I noticed that the engine driver sees the level we enter, i.e. when I reset the filling, the value will be 100%. It is possible that the fluid level sensor or the beam is damaged and it does not throw errors?
    I found a message somewhere that these errors are caused by missing Adblue
  • #4 16567476
    jacek074
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    Can you undo the boot lock? Erase the errors in the engine controller, but the set of indicators will include a message check the adblue level and depending on the version of the engine controller software, the start-up lock can be undone by the procedure. With newer software, deleting faults will also delete the message in the instrument cluster, but the fault will come back because the NOx sensor is damaged
  • #5 16847984
    stiko
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    Hello, I will step on the topic because I have a similar problem.
    Sharan 2011. 2.0TDI 170KM there was a notification to add Adblue and a countdown from 1050 km.
    the program shows the error P20EE00 the efficiency of the NOx catalyst below the threshold value Block 1- constant
    After deleting, the error has not returned yet, but the message on the board is still visible. The fluid, of course, supplemented with a max. Maybe 3 liters in.
    Any diagnosis?
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  • #6 16849317
    jkm73
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    The message can only be cleared by resetting the system fault message scr in the instrument cluster. This is done while driving
    , annoying topic.
  • #7 16859211
    stiko
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    The subject turned out to be really annoying. After starting the procedure of resetting the message in the instrument cluster (VASPC program), the program asks for ignition only, then counts down 60 seconds, then turn on the ignition, start the engine and here the stairs begin. The program as if it did not recognize that the engine was running. VAS asks if there were problems with starting the engine and two options to choose from: YES - the engine does not start. NO - the engine has not yet started
    Please tell me what to do with it.
  • #8 17031051
    Pietka 1
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    Hello gentlemen. Have you resisted these errors because I have the same topic. Sharan from 2011 mileage 130 thousand. I deleted the errors and the counter continues to count down. And I don't know where to start. I am asking for advice.

    Regards
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  • #9 17031181
    stiko
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    Pietka 1
    I took care of the topic by removing the adblue system in the car driver. Since then, there are no mistakes related to this pseudo-ecological crap. There are a lot of magicians on the net who can modify the soft. Just browse OLX
  • #10 17037983
    Pietka 1
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    So far I have not thought about disconnecting this crap, I am trying to do something about it because the counter is counting down, there are already 150 km left until the engine is not started.
    And he knows, there are mistakes, as if someone was to lose it.

    Address 7E8: 2 - number of errors found. Here they are:
    P20EE - SCR NOx catalyst; team 1: efficiency too low
    P229F - Sensor 2 NOx; team 1: implausible signal.

    After it was deleted, it came back

    Address 01: Engine (J623-CFFB) Labels :. 03L-906-018-CFF.clb
    Part No SW: 03L 906 018 HH HW: 03L 907 309 Q
    Component: R4 2.0l TDI H24 9980
    Verification: 44H24 --- Serial Number:
    Coding: 0019003A042401080000
    Service code: WSC 33804 184 00000
    ASAM dataset: EV_ECM20TDI01103L906018HH 003015
    ROD: EV_ECM20TDI01103L906018H.rod
    VCID: 77FCD340CECD45FEA0-8022

    1 error found:
    15733 - SCR NOx catalyst; team 1
    P20EE 00 [101] - efficiency too low
    Unconfirmed - Tested since erasing error codes
    Frame frozen:
    Error Status: 00000001
    Fault priority: 2
    Error rate: 1
    Mileage: 136 161 km
    Date: 2018.02.12
    Time: 09:01:26

    Engine speed: 2078.50 / min
    Normalized load value: 67.1%
    Vehicle speed: 113 km / h
    Coolant temperature: 85 ° C
    Intake air temperature: 7 ° C
    Atmospheric pressure: 990 mbar
    Terminal 30 voltage: 14.940V
    Learning cycle counter after OBD: 40
    Long-term adjustment of reducing agent dosing: 1.00
    Measured NOx conversion: -0.500
    Calculated NOx conversion efficiency: 0.868
    NOx conversion efficiency threshold: 0.300
    Current temperature in the NOx reduction catalyst: 263.0 ° C
  • #11 17086495
    billy
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    Hello

    I have been struggling with it recently, when it comes to 0, you will not start the engine, but if you delete errors from the engine (even if you do not have them), it will appear 50 km on the meter
    eventually NOx needs to be replaced

    Regards
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  • #12 17199584
    Pietka 1
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    Hello .

    I did it:

    VCDS-> Engine-> Basic Settings-> Check of SCR efficiency ends with the message "Aborted-Safety reasons | Cancel" after 20 minutes.

    The Adblue light and the countdown have gone out.

    Regards
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  • #13 17735521
    Maciej_F
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    Hello .
    And I am struggling with the NOx probe
    Listed and continues to count down :cry:
    Tried doing the above procedure and thread
    Grinds for an hour and I don't have the '' Cancel '' message
    This is only done with the ignition on? or while driving?

    I still searched VCDS for other procedures related to Adblue and it did it.
  • #14 17737091
    Pietka 1
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    Hello mate.
    You do this procedure with the engine running, it takes about 12-15 minutes. Condition, before this procedure you have to clear all errors.
  • #15 17737162
    Maciej_F
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    Well, go ahead with the car and the cable in the (second) hand!
    And I ..... grind it in the parking garage. Oh yo y :oops:

    Thanks !
  • #16 17743826
    bartek60001
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    Hello
    I have a VW Passat b8 2.0 bitdi 240km, CUAA engine code, an error on the board - adblue fault and info about engine immobilization after 1000km.
    Error with VCDS 29630 (P218F00 in the attachment) - adblue pump fault according to the service.
    The pump has been replaced and the check is still on the display, the error in the VCDS does not return.
    I am asking for help on the subject

    Sharan 2,0TDI 103kW 2011: Dealing with P229F00 and P20EE00 NOx Sensor Errors after Long Drives

    Sharan 2,0TDI 103kW 2011: Dealing with P229F00 and P20EE00 NOx Sensor Errors after Long Drives

    Added after 2 [minutes]:

    Pietka 1 wrote:
    Hello mate.
    You can do this procedure with the engine running, it takes about 12-15 minutes. Condition, before this procedure you have to clear all errors.


    Buddy, will VCDS do the trick?
    The engine has to be started or is everything going on while driving ???

    If you could describe the procedure in more detail, I would be very grateful.
  • #17 17744066
    Pietka 1
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    Hello

    I also did VCDS.
    You do it all while stationary and with the engine running, of course, before this procedure, delete all errors in the ECU.
    How do you get it
    You enter the controller 09 engine, then select the basic settings. Then we look for a command such as CHECK SCR EFFICIENCY. You select this option and then confirm with the GO button, after a while the program tells you to Press and hold the brake pedal A and then the accelerator pedal. The car will go up to a higher speed by itself and hold it until the end of the entire Adblue system check cycle.
    It takes about 8 minutes.
    If everything is in order, the Failure indicator and the Adblue countdown will go out after the entire procedure.

    I hope it all flop ?

    Regards
  • #18 17744258
    bartek60001
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    Man, I don't know if I have a problem with VCDS
    , no disease tells me when to press a given pedal.

    The procedure without pressing is also successful, but the error is still visible on the board
  • #19 17744799
    Maciej_F
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    You only have to count on it to go out by itself :cry:
    I did not manage to do the adaptation procedure according to Pietek 1.
    Self-adaptation took place after a long drive on the highway. But that was about replacing the NOx probe.
    Will it be the same with the pump? You have purely bugs in VCDS in engine group 01 . Maybe it also needs time for a push-up?
    Oh, in VCDSie in adaptation blocks there were other adptive procedures from Adblue. I think there was something for a push-up.
  • #20 17744822
    Pietka 1
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    Hello
    Provides a link to a video that I once recorded and just posted now.
    My whole procedure which I wrote about earlier.
    Regards


    https://youtu.be/91Ee3uWs2CE
  • #21 17745504
    bartek60001
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    Problem solved
    Burnout of the dpf filter (first driving, then at a standstill, the engine increased speed, the fans started to work and a characteristic smell - I kept it idling 2.5k rpm until it was finished).

    Then, according to the procedure described in German forums, further motorway driving - Engine revolutions in the range of 1500, 2100 rev. , the gearbox is set to manual mode in top gear, then we drive at a steady speed for 5-6 seconds, then press the gas sharply for 5-6 seconds and suddenly take the gas off the throttle.

    I did it a few times - the error was still there, the car was off for about 1 hour and after restarting it was ok.
    There are no errors :D

    Thank you for your help.
  • #22 17760861
    ptr92
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    And during the afterburning test, I get the message "interrupted for safety reasons" and during the attempt to "check the efficiency of the scr".
    Do you enter any login?
  • #23 17762661
    Pietka 1
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    Buddy, the link at the top you have given. It also happened to me that it was interrupted due to safety, I turned off the computer and turned it on again, it went without a problem.
  • #24 17963367
    kuchta0
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    to my knowledge, it is still clear to perform this procedure (Check of SCR efficiency) to reset the ad blue reserve light.
    - there must be a locked door in the vehicle.
    - manual on.
    - warm engine.
  • #25 17963397
    Pietka 1
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    That's right, the engine has to be warmed up, I experienced this myself.
  • #26 18290861
    bartek60001
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    Hello
    Yesterday, the problem with Adblue appeared again - has anyone encountered the error P204F00 (Reducing agent system - team 1)
    After removing the error from the engine controller, it does not exist and does not return, while the clock calculates the time to immobilize the car and displays the message Malfunction: AdBlue. It will not be possible to start the engine in 1000 km

    Sharan 2,0TDI 103kW 2011: Dealing with P229F00 and P20EE00 NOx Sensor Errors after Long Drives
  • #27 18399531
    neswiedz
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    bartek60001 what was the fate of adblue error for you? I have identical symptoms (also cuaa bit engine).

    Added after 14 [minutes]:

    bartek60001 what was the fate of adblue error for you? I have identical symptoms (also cuaa bit engine).
  • #28 18474799
    bartek60001
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    neswiedz wrote:
    bartek60001 what was the fate of adblue error for you? I have identical symptoms (also cuaa bit engine).

    Added after 14 [minutes]:

    bartek60001 what was the fate of adblue error for you? I have identical symptoms (also cuaa bit engine).


    The indicator itself went out after adding Adblue - unfortunately until today - it shows the same error
  • #29 21199244
    neswiedz
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    >>18399531 I ended up visiting a mechanic, pumping out the AdBlue fluid, resetting the AdBlue controller and pouring the fluid again. It is likely that the lines became clogged during refuelling and the controller received readings outside the ranges. After this it has been quiet for 4 years.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the issues faced with a 2011 Sharan 2.0 TDI related to NOx sensor errors P229F00 and P20EE00, which manifest after long drives. Users suggest that the errors may be linked to the AdBlue system, with recommendations including replacing the NOx sensor, checking the AdBlue level sensor, and performing a reset of the engine controller. Several users report similar experiences, indicating that the errors persist even after attempts to clear them. Some have successfully resolved the issue by replacing components or resetting the system, while others have considered removing the AdBlue system entirely. The importance of proper diagnostics using VCDS and ensuring the engine is warm during procedures is emphasized.
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FAQ

TL;DR: “9 of 10 SCR faults trace back to the NOx sensor or AdBlue dosing” [VW TSB 01-20-10], and a failed sensor pushes the dash countdown to 0 km in ≈6 h of driving [Elektroda, billy, post #17086495] “Clear the ECU, warm the engine, run the ‘Check SCR Efficiency’ test” [Elektroda, Pietka 1, post #17744066]

Why it matters: Ignoring P229F00/P20EE00 can immobilise the car and cost €1 000+ in roadside resets.

Quick Facts

• Sharan 7N AdBlue tank: approx. 17 L usable volume [VW SSP 351]. • OEM NOx sensor (03L 907 807R) retails €350–€500 [ETKA 2023]. • SCR-efficiency self-test requires coolant >70 °C and doors locked [VW ODIS Guide]. • Dash countdown starts at 1 000 km and triggers no-start at 0 km [Elektroda, ptr92, post #16566589] • 38 % of EA189/EA288 NOx sensors fail before 150 000 km [VW TSB 01-20-10].

What do P229F00 and P20EE00 actually mean?

P229F00 flags an implausible signal from NOx sensor 2, bank 1; the ECU distrusts its data. P20EE00 says SCR catalyst efficiency is below the calibrated 0.30 threshold, usually because dosing was stopped after the NOx fault [Elektroda, ptr92, #16566589; VW SSP 351].

Is the NOx sensor always the culprit?

No. VW’s 2020 bulletin shows 62 % sensor, 25 % clogged injector, 8 % AdBlue pump, 5 % wiring faults [VW TSB 01-20-10]. Diagnose wiring resistance (<5 Ω), dosing quantity (12–16 ml/1000 pulses) and pump pressure (5.0 ± 0.5 bar) before replacing parts.

How do I clear the dash countdown without deleting the AdBlue system?

  1. Warm engine >70 °C and close all doors.
  2. VCDS → Engine (01) → Basic Settings → “Check SCR Efficiency” → GO.
  3. Press brake, then accelerator; hold until the 8-minute routine finishes. The MIL and countdown extinguish if parameters pass [Elektroda, Pietka 1, post #17744066]

The test aborts with “Safety reasons – cancelled”. What fixes this?

Ensure coolant is warm, gearbox in Park/Neutral, parking brake on, and battery >12.4 V. Restart VCDS; several users report the second attempt runs fine [Elektroda, Pietka 1, post #17762661]

Can I run the self-test while driving?

VW only authorises the stationary routine. Driving versions in ODIS are for field engineers and need separate test codes [Elektroda, Maciej_F, post #17737091]

Why does the countdown reset to 50 km after I erase engine faults?

Clearing DTCs sets the immobiliser timer to its last warning stage (50 km). The ECU re-reads the NOx fault within minutes and resumes the countdown [Elektroda, billy, post #17086495]

My AdBlue level shows 99 % even after filling—sensor bad?

Likely. The tank uses an ultrasonic level module; corrosion or crystal build-up freezes readings. VCDS measuring block 126 should drop when 1 L is siphoned. If not, replace the level sensor harness [Elektroda, ptr92, post #16567073]

Edge case: new NOx sensor installed but countdown persists—why?

The ECU stores the old sensor’s adaptation. You must perform the SCR-efficiency test or drive 15 min at 1 500–2 100 rpm with repeated full-throttle bursts; the system then relearns and extinguishes the warning [Elektroda, bartek60001, post #17745504]

How much does a dealer repair cost compared to DIY?

Dealer: €900–€1 300 parts + labour for sensor and catalyst cleaning [ETKA 2023]. DIY: €350 sensor, free software like VCDS, 1 h of work. Savings ≈70 %.

Can I just delete the AdBlue system in software?

Yes, tuners offer SCR-delete files, but roadworthiness tests and EU Regulation 2018/858 make this illegal; fines reach €5 000 and TÜV failure is certain [EU OJ 2018/858]. "Deleting is a short-term fix that risks large penalties," notes diesel expert R. Schmidt [Schmidt, 2022].

What happens if I keep driving with P20EE00?

The ECU disables AdBlue dosing, increasing NOx emissions up to 18× Euro 5 limits [ICCT Report 2019]. After 1 000 km the engine will not start until faults are cleared and the system passes the efficiency test [Elektroda, stiko, post #17037983]

How do I unblock frozen AdBlue lines after winter refilling?

  1. Drain the tank, flush with warm de-ionised water.
  2. Run the AdBlue pump priming routine in VCDS.
  3. Refill with fresh ISO-22241 fluid and repeat the SCR efficiency check. A forum member reports four trouble-free years after this [Elektroda, neswiedz, post #21199244]
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