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P1791 VAG - Transmission Range Display Circuit Short To Ground

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P1791

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P1791 means

P1791
Transmission Range Display Circuit Short To Ground VAG · transmission Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Transmission Range Display circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1791

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

791

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1791

What does P1791 mean?

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

Is P1791 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1791 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 P1791 at file level?

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