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Cooling & temperature fault codes

138 VAG and OBD-II codes covering cooling and temperature, each with what it means in plain English and how urgent it is.

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CodeDefinitionSeverity
00256Refrigerant Pressure/Temperature Sensor (G395): Electrical Fault / Implausible SignalInvestigate soon
00300Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93) - Implausible/Out of RangeInvestigate soon
00489Outlet / Vent Temperature Sensor, Rear Left (G405): Electrical FaultInvestigate soon
00522Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) - Implausible SignalDo not keep driving
00534Engine Oil Temperature Sensor (G8) - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
00667Outside (Ambient) Air Temperature Signal - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
00779Outside Air Temperature Sensor (G17): Open or Short to Plus/GroundInvestigate soon
01028Coolant (Radiator) Fan Blower Motor Relay - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
01039Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G2): Electrical Fault / Implausible SignalDo not keep driving
01183Catalytic Converter - Overtemperature / MalfunctionInvestigate soon
01193Engine Coolant (Auxiliary Heater) Relay 1, Low Output - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
01194Engine Coolant (Auxiliary Heater) Relay 2, High Output - MalfunctionInvestigate soon
01204Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - MalfunctionDo not keep driving
17866Exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 (bank 2, G236): short to groundInvestigate soon
17869Exhaust gas temperature control, bank 1: Range/Performance (implausible signal) [DE: Abgastemperaturregelung Zylinderreihe 1: unplausibles Signal]Investigate soon
B1085Footwell Vent (Outlet) Temperature Sensor — HVAC footwell duct temp sensor, short-to-ground / open / short-to-B+ / implausibleInvestigate soon
B1086Center Vent (Outlet) Temperature Sensor — center-dash outlet temp sensor, open/short/implausibleInvestigate soon
B1087Left (Driver-Side) Vent (Outlet) Temperature Sensor — outlet duct temp sensor, open/short/implausibleInvestigate soon
B1094Left Temperature Flap Position Sensor / Feedback Potentiometer (G220) — short-to-ground / open / short-to-B+Investigate soon
B1095Right Temperature Flap Position Sensor / Feedback Potentiometer (G221) — short-to-ground / open / short-to-B+Investigate soon
B1096Xenon/Ballast Overtemperature or Overvoltage; Left HeadlightInvestigate soon
B1097Xenon/Ballast Overtemperature or Overvoltage; Right HeadlightInvestigate soon
P0070Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit AInvestigate soon
P0071Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0072Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A LowInvestigate soon
P0073Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A HighInvestigate soon
P0074Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit A Intermittent/ErraticInvestigate soon
P00B1Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor CircuitDo not keep driving
P00B2Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceDo not keep driving
P00B3Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit LowDo not keep driving
P00B4Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit HighDo not keep driving
P00B5Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/ErraticDo not keep driving
P00B6Radiator Coolant Temperature/Engine Coolant Temperature CorrelationDo not keep driving
P00B7Engine Coolant Flow Low/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0115Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 CircuitDo not keep driving
P0116Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range/PerformanceDo not keep driving
P0117Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit LowDo not keep driving
P0118Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit HighDo not keep driving
P0119Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/ErraticDo not keep driving
P011AEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1/2 CorrelationDo not keep driving
P0126Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable OperationDo not keep driving
P0128Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)Do not keep driving
P0195Engine Oil Temperature Sensor A CircuitInvestigate soon
P0196Engine Oil Temperature Sensor A Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0197Engine Oil Temperature Sensor A Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0198Engine Oil Temperature Sensor A Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P0199Engine Oil Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/ErraticInvestigate soon
P0218Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Over Temperature ConditionInvestigate soon
P0298Engine Oil Over TemperatureInvestigate soon
P0480Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P0481Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P0482Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P0484Cooling Fan Circuit Over CurrentInvestigate soon
P050CCold Start Engine Coolant Temperature PerformanceDo not keep driving
P050ECold Start Engine Exhaust Temperature Too LowInvestigate soon
P0514Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0515Battery Temperature Sensor CircuitInvestigate soon
P0516Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0517Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P0544Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0545Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0546Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0547Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0548Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0549Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P0597Thermostat Heater Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P0598Thermostat Heater Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0599Thermostat Heater Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P060FInternal Control Module Coolant Temperature PerformanceDo not keep driving
P0634PCM / ECM / TCM Internal Temperature Too HighInvestigate soon
P063FAuto Configuration Engine Coolant Temperature Input Not PresentDo not keep driving
P0666PCM / ECM / TCM Internal Temperature Sensor CircuitInvestigate soon
P0667PCM / ECM / TCM Internal Temperature Sensor Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0668PCM / ECM / TCM Internal Temperature Sensor Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0669PCM / ECM / TCM Internal Temperature Sensor Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P06AAControl Module Internal Temperature B Too HighInvestigate soon
P0710Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A CircuitInvestigate soon
P0711Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0712Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0713Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P0714Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit IntermittentInvestigate soon
P0937Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor CircuitInvestigate soon
P0938Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P0939Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P0940Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P0941Hydraulic Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit IntermittentInvestigate soon
P0A7EHybrid/EV Battery Pack A Over TemperatureInvestigate soon
P1255Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) Circuit: Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1256Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) Circuit: Open/Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1257Engine Coolant System Valve: OpenInvestigate soon
P1258Engine Coolant System Valve: Short to B+Investigate soon
P1259Engine Coolant System Valve: Short to GroundInvestigate soon
P1296Cooling System MalfunctionInvestigate soon
P1620Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) - Open / Short to B+Do not keep driving
P1621Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) - Short to GroundDo not keep driving
P1622Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62) - Range/Performance (Implausible Signal)Do not keep driving
P2031Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2032Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2033Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2034Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2035Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2036Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2080Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P2081Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P2082Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P2083Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P2084Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2085Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2086Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2087Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P2181Cooling System PerformanceInvestigate soon
P2182Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 CircuitDo not keep driving
P2183Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Range/PerformanceDo not keep driving
P2184Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit LowDo not keep driving
P2185Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit HighDo not keep driving
P2186Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/ErraticDo not keep driving
P2478Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 1 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P2479Exhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 1 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P247AExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 1 Sensor 3Investigate soon
P247BExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 1 Sensor 4Investigate soon
P247CExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 1Investigate soon
P247DExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 2Investigate soon
P247EExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 3Investigate soon
P247FExhaust Gas Temperature Out of Range Bank 2 Sensor 4Investigate soon
P2556Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch CircuitInvestigate soon
P2558Engine Coolant Level Sensor/Switch Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2560Engine Coolant Level LowInvestigate soon
P2600Coolant Pump A Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P2602Coolant Pump A Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P2603Coolant Pump A Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P261ACoolant Pump B Control Circuit/OpenInvestigate soon
P261CCoolant Pump B Control Circuit LowInvestigate soon
P261DCoolant Pump B Control Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B CircuitInvestigate soon
P2741Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/PerformanceInvestigate soon
P2743Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit HighInvestigate soon
P2744Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit IntermittentInvestigate soon
U0116Lost Communication With Coolant Temperature Control ModuleDo not keep driving

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