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P1292 VAG - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1292

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P1292 means

P1292
Engine coolant thermostat - open circuit VAG · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • engine coolant thermostat
Applies to Audi
P1292
Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265): Open Circuit VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265) circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17700. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265) faulty
  • Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265)
  • Check/Replace Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265)
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1292

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

292

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1292

What does P1292 mean?

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

Is P1292 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1292 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 P1292 at file level?

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