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Title: Error Code P1296
Post by: simonparsons on 28 December 2010, 09:42
Hi guys,

I have a Mk4 GTi (1.8T) on an 02 plate, which has started coming up with a fault code recently. The fault code is P1296, which seems to be a fuel air metering issue (I have also seen other sites mention the code relating to the cooling system, but i dont think they are for VWs)

I havent noticed any issues with the fuel economy or performance, but have recently noticed that when pulling off in second gear, it seems a little jittery as if not enough fuel is going through. No issues in other gears, and if you push the accelerator a little harder it seems ok, but just not quite right. We have another 1.8T and that doesnt have any similar issues.

i presume both are related, but thought i would see if anyone else has had this issue and what they did to sort it out.

many thanks in advance for any help

Si
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: AaronGS on 28 December 2010, 10:40
This may help a bit:

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/17704/P1296/004758
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 December 2010, 10:53
gooooooooooooooogle

http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/engine-code-mystery-solved-code-p1296-t1944.html

temperature sender by the look of it
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2010, 11:54
Welcome  :cool:

As said temp sender  :smiley:

See here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88088.0
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: simonparsons on 28 December 2010, 11:59
gooooooooooooooogle

http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/engine-code-mystery-solved-code-p1296-t1944.html

temperature sender by the look of it

Thanks for the prompt replies. I did take a look on google, but there seem to be a selection of different results, which is why i wasnt entirely sure, and thought i would ask the question.

From the link that you have sent, it refers to changing a temperature sensor, but looking in the haynes manual, it refers to two temperature sensors - a coolant temp sensor and an inlet air temp sensor. would i be right in assuming the former is the one in question here?

as a seperate thought - any idea why a lot of other sites reference an air metering issue

i will check out some of the links and go from there

thanks guys for all your help
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 December 2010, 12:37
coolant sensor fault will play havoc with the fuelling hence the metering issue :wink:

Coolant sensor is on the right hand side of the engine (looking from the front)
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2010, 12:38
gooooooooooooooogle

http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/engine-code-mystery-solved-code-p1296-t1944.html

temperature sender by the look of it

Thanks for the prompt replies. I did take a look on google, but there seem to be a selection of different results, which is why i wasnt entirely sure, and thought i would ask the question.

From the link that you have sent, it refers to changing a temperature sensor, but looking in the haynes manual, it refers to two temperature sensors - a coolant temp sensor and an inlet air temp sensor. would i be right in assuming the former is the one in question here?

as a seperate thought - any idea why a lot of other sites reference an air metering issue

i will check out some of the links and go from there

thanks guys for all your help

Check out the link i posted above  :wink:
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: simonparsons on 09 January 2011, 19:36
Many thanks for all the advice guys.

Finally got the part delivered in the week and its a nice quick fit. touch wood it has all been on thus far, but i will update the post again should the issue come back in quick succession

Highly recommended for anyone who has similar issues, as the replacement part was about £15 from euro car parts. Just be aware there are two different colours (blue and green) so make sure you check the right one first
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: richw911 on 09 January 2011, 19:56
Many thanks for all the advice guys.

Finally got the part delivered in the week and its a nice quick fit. touch wood it has all been on thus far, but i will update the post again should the issue come back in quick succession

Highly recommended for anyone who has similar issues, as the replacement part was about £15 from euro car parts. Just be aware there are two different colours (blue and green) so make sure you check the right one first

Which was all in the link i posted  :wink:
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: simonparsons on 16 January 2011, 15:39
hi guys.

all had been well for about a week, but the error code appears to have returned. any other ideas?

Si
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: dubdean on 15 February 2012, 15:17
hi guys.

all had been well for about a week, but the error code appears to have returned. any other ideas?

Si
i have the same issue mate ive replaced my temp sensor with a genuine one fro vw and still got problems mine are to do with the engine tempreture fluctuating between 60-90 so i have read through a few forums and i have found it can be a thermostat problem so am trying that aswell you might want to give that a try
Title: Re: Error Code P1296
Post by: simonparsons on 15 February 2012, 15:45
hi guys.

all had been well for about a week, but the error code appears to have returned. any other ideas?

Si
i have the same issue mate ive replaced my temp sensor with a genuine one fro vw and still got problems mine are to do with the engine tempreture fluctuating between 60-90 so i have read through a few forums and i have found it can be a thermostat problem so am trying that aswell you might want to give that a try

thanks for that. it was indeed the thermostat which was replaced about 6 months ago and has been pretty good since. the temp sender was also replaced at the same time.

the thermostat often fails open so it never really gets up to temperature (but better that way than failing closed and overheating) - although i think its a fail safe to fail open

cheers

Simon