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Old 10-08-2004, 07:56 PM
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Re: 02 Passat error code P1296

It's a cooling system malfunction code. Either the car took too long to reach operating temp (like a stuck thermostat) or is getting bad readings from the temp sensor. It's the same unit as for the gauge but a different part sends a signal to the ECM, so the gauge ma read fine.
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