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P1285 VAG - Fuel Injection Air Control Valve Circuit Short To Ground

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1285

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1285 means

P1285
Fuel Injection Air Control Valve Circuit Short To Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel Injection Air Control Valve circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • valve/solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1285
Fuel Injection Air Control Valve Circuit Short To Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel Injection Air Control Valve circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1285

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

285

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1285

What does P1285 mean?

Fuel Injection Air Control Valve Circuit Short To Ground. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel Injection Air Control Valve circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1285 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1285 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 P1285 at file level?

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