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P1247 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1247

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P1247 means

P1247
Injector needle lift sensor - open circuit/short to positive VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Injector needle lift circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to positive
  • injector needle lift sensor
Applies to Audi
P1247
Needle Lift Sensor (G80): Open or Short to Plus VAG · engine Data confidence 88%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Needle Lift Sensor (G80): Open or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17655. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  • Pre-Glow Light ON
  • Rough Engine Performance
  • Excessive Emissions

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Needle Lift Sensor (G80) faulty
  • Needle Lift Sensor (G80) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Needle Lift Sensor (G80)
  • Check/Replace Needle Lift Sensor (G80)
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1247

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

247

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1247

What does P1247 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Injector needle lift circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1247 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1247 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1247 at file level?

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