Engine light just came on Code P1296

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Default Re: Engine light just came on Code P1296

Looks like it could be the coolant temperature sensor (G62 from that link), a common part that people upgrade to the 'green top' even if the original isn't having any problems.

Should be a $10 - $15 part. The new one will be a green top from the dealership. Easy install too, just vent the coolant reservoir first and make sure the car is cool enough before swapping it out
Old Dec 28, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Default Re: Engine light just came on Code P1296

Next step after the CTSensor would be the thermostat. I have the same thing on my 02 A4 and I'm at the thermostat step now. I'll let you know how it turns out.

BTW, if your Check Eng. Light goes out it just means you've gone several cycles of turning the car off and then running it again without having the code thrown, which means it's intermittent. Eventually it will stay on constantly - from my experience.
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