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P1293 VAG - Engine coolant thermostat - short to positive

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1293

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P1293 means

P1293
Engine coolant thermostat - short to positive VAG · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Engine coolant thermostat circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • engine coolant thermostat
Applies to Audi
P1293
Engine coolant thermostat - short to positive VAG · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Engine coolant thermostat circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • engine coolant thermostat
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1293

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

293

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1293

What does P1293 mean?

Engine coolant thermostat - short to positive. The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Engine coolant thermostat circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Is P1293 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1293 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 P1293 at file level?

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