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P1291 VAG - Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system - high input

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1291

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P1291 means

P1291
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system - high input VAG · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECT sensor
Applies to Audi
P1291
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system - high input VAG · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • ECT sensor
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1291

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

291

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1291

What does P1291 mean?

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system - high input. The control module detected that the Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, ECM controlled cooling system signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1291 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1291 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 P1291 at file level?

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