bcole

Bought my 01 A6 4.2L with a P1517 code. Seems to be running fine. Most threads that I've seen people post with this code have had their cars die on them while driving then throw the code (and not run after). But, mines running? What should I look at for the relays?

Any help is appreciated.

SloopJohnB@mac.com

Google VCDS P1517.

17925/P1517

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1 17925/P1517/005399: Power Supply Relay for ECU (J271 or J363): Electrical Malfunction
1.1 Possible Causes
1.2 Possible Solutions
1.3 Special Notes
17925/P1517/005399: Power Supply Relay for ECU (J271 or J363): Electrical Malfunction

Possible Causes
Power Supply Relay for Engine Control Module (J271 or J363) faulty
Wiring between Engine Control Module (J220) and Power Supply Relay for Engine Control Module (J271 or J363) faulty
Possible Solutions
Check/Replace Power Supply Relay for Engine Control Module (J271 or J363)
Check Wiring between Engine Control Module (J220) and Power Supply Relay for Engine Control Module (J271 or J363)
Check/Replace Engine Control Module (J220)
Special Notes
When found in Tdi engines in combination with P2146/008518 - Supply Voltage for Fuel Injector Group A: Open Circuit - 009 - Open or Short to Ground check the injectors and their wiring as noted Here

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