Fuel Level Too Low
2022-2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Electric
Description
The ECU detected that the fuel level is critically low. Running the fuel system with very low fuel can cause fuel pump overheating, air ingestion, and lean running conditions.
Symptoms
- Fuel warning light on
- Check Engine Light
- Possible engine stumble
Common Causes
- Fuel level genuinely low
- Faulty fuel level sensor
- Wiring issue to fuel level sensor
- Fuel gauge malfunction
Diagnostic Steps
- Check actual fuel level visually
- Test fuel level sensor resistance
- Inspect wiring to fuel tank
- Check fuel gauge operation
Repair Notes
Refuel the vehicle; if code persists with adequate fuel, replace the fuel level sensor.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0070Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0071Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
- P0072Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0073Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0115Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit
- P0116ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P0117ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
- P0118ECT Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
- P0119ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent
- P0125Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
P1250 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1250 mean on a 2022-2024 Audi Q4 e-tron?
P1250 stands for "Fuel Level Too Low". The ECU detected that the fuel level is critically low. Running the fuel system with very low fuel can cause fuel pump overheating, air ingestion, and lean running conditions.
What are the symptoms of P1250 on a Audi Q4 e-tron?
Common symptoms of P1250 include: Fuel warning light on, Check Engine Light, Possible engine stumble.
What causes P1250 on a 2022-2024 Audi Q4 e-tron?
Common causes of P1250 include: Fuel level genuinely low, Faulty fuel level sensor, Wiring issue to fuel level sensor, Fuel gauge malfunction.