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P3101 VAG - Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157): Open or Short to Ground

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of P3101

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P3101 means

P3101
Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157): Open or Short to Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157): Open or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 19559. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ON
  • Increased Fuel Consumption
  • Engine shut-off delayed/rough
  • Insufficient Acceleration above 100-120 km/h (60-70 mph)

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157) faulty
  • Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157)
  • Check/Replace Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157)
Applies to Volkswagen

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P31 range
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How to read P3101

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

3

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

101

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P3101

What does P3101 mean?

Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157): Open or Short to Ground. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Motor for Intake Manifold Flap (V157): Open or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 19559. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is P3101 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P3101 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 P3101 at file level?

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