P1296

SAE VAG Description
P1296 17704 Malfunction in cooling system

- Check Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor, Checking

- Check thermostat. Cooling System Components Overview, Engine Side

Note:
- For these malfunctions, ECM does not switch on the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) unless malfunction is recognized again after another engine start. Significance of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).