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P1410

Tank Ventilation Valve Circuit Short to Positive

2011-2017 Audi A8 3.0L Supercharged V6 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ

Low SeverityPowertrain

Description

The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the EVAP tank ventilation valve (purge valve) circuit. The purge valve cannot be properly controlled, affecting evaporative emission system operation.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fuel odor near vehicle
  • Failed emissions test

Common Causes

  • Wiring short to battery voltage
  • Faulty purge valve solenoid
  • Damaged connector
  • Wiring harness chafe near power source

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Test purge valve solenoid resistance
  2. Inspect wiring for shorts to power
  3. Check connector condition
  4. Verify voltage at purge valve with key on engine off

Repair Notes

Repair the wiring short or replace the purge valve.

Related Codes

P0440Evaporative Emission Control System MalfunctionP0441EVAP Incorrect Purge FlowP0443EVAP System Purge Control Valve CircuitP1425Tank Vent Valve Short to GroundP1425Tank Vent Valve Short to GroundP1425Tank Vent Valve Short to GroundP1425Tank Vent Valve Short to GroundP1425Tank Vent Valve Short to Ground

Other Powertrain Codes

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Common Questions

What does code P1410 mean on a 2011-2017 Audi A8?

P1410 stands for "Tank Ventilation Valve Circuit Short to Positive". The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the EVAP tank ventilation valve (purge valve) circuit. The purge valve cannot be properly controlled, affecting evaporative emission system operation.

What are the symptoms of P1410 on a Audi A8?

Common symptoms of P1410 include: Check Engine Light, Fuel odor near vehicle, Failed emissions test.

What causes P1410 on a 2011-2017 Audi A8?

Common causes of P1410 include: Wiring short to battery voltage, Faulty purge valve solenoid, Damaged connector, Wiring harness chafe near power source.

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