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P3081

P3081

Diagnosis information - DME V6 DFI

Coolant temperature implausible

Diagnostic conditions
- Engine running

Possible fault causes
- Air in cooling system
- Use of an engine-block heater
- Engine temperature sensor faulty
- If an original auxiliary heater is used: faulty 3/2-way valve

Affected contacts on the DFI control unit connector
Connector [A]:
- Contact 10
- Contact 14

Affected contacts on the engine temperature sensor connector
Connector [A]:
- Contact 1
- Contact 2