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P1733 VAG - Tiptronic Switch Down Circuit Short To Ground

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1733

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1733 means

P1733
Tiptronic Switch Down Circuit Short To Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Tiptronic Switch Down circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1733

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

733

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1733

What does P1733 mean?

Tiptronic Switch Down Circuit Short To Ground. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Tiptronic Switch Down circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Is P1733 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1733 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 P1733 at file level?

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