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2013 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6AWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0115moderate severityPowertrain

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit

on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

What this code means

General malfunction in the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Hard starting
  • Incorrect temp gauge reading
  • Fans not operating correctly

Common causes

  • Faulty ECT sensor
  • Wiring damage
  • Corroded connector
  • Low coolant level

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test ECT resistance at known temperature
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check coolant level
  4. Compare ECT to IAT at cold start

Repair notes

Replace ECT sensor or repair wiring. Verify coolant level.

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