The control module detected that the CAN data bus, steering column electronics state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
Possible causes
- Wiring
- matching resistor in ECM
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Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1696
The control module detected that the CAN data bus, steering column electronics state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
The control module received a network message for Powertrain Data Bus whose content was implausible compared with other data. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18104. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected that the CAN data bus, steering column electronics state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
P1696 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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