VCDS (VAG-COM) codes and programmable options for Golf Mk7

[DV52]

I've got this error on an Auto-scan in the 5F: Information Electr. section:

1 Fault Found:
0008 - Connection between Antenna Amp 2 for Radio and Antenna
B1273 13 [009] - Open Circuit
Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00000001
Fault Priority: 6
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 103
Mileage: 10691 km
Date: 2017.05.06
Time: 22:34:03

Voltage terminal 30: 12.0 V
Status of antenna 2 for radio-Antenna current: 0 mA
Status of antenna 2 for radio-Connection between radio and antenna amplifier: Electrical OK
Status of antenna 2 for radio-Connection between antenna amplifier and antenna: Electrical OK
Status of antenna 2 for radio-Reception level antenna 2: 0 dBµV

I've just hard wired a rear dashcam by connecting the 12V to 5V adaptor/USB to the 12V (cigarette plug) in the boot (behind the trim). It's working fine so I assume I have not short-circuited anything. Any idea how I can fix this? Where is the Antenna 2? I've tried clearing it and it immediately recurs.

Thanks!

hmmm.......... not sure that I understand the DTC message. According to my data, aerial amplifier 2 is located in bottom right of the rear window. But, the amplifier is only installed on vehicles with a TV (and therefore with an active MOST ring). Your car can't possibly have this equipment - or, does it?

Anyhow, I'm tempted to read the DTC as a connector problem for antenna 2 (FM reception - I assume), rather than relating to the workings of the amplifier. 0 dB reception for this aerial doesn't seem like a good number (neither does 0mA).

Given that the error message refers to "open circuit" (so yes, I agree with your statement that you "have not short circuited anything"), it suggests that perhaps a wire connection was displaced when the dash-cam cable was being routed to the rear ciggy plug (behind the trim). Just a guess of course - but it might be prudent to check the dashcam power cable route for any near-by connectors (I think)!

Don