Tank Ventilation Valve Circuit Short to Positive
2012-2018 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6
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
- Test purge valve solenoid resistance
- Inspect wiring for shorts to power
- Check connector condition
- Verify voltage at purge valve with key on engine off
Repair Notes
Repair the wiring short or replace the purge valve.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P1410 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1410 mean on a 2012-2018 Audi A6?
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 A6?
Common symptoms of P1410 include: Check Engine Light, Fuel odor near vehicle, Failed emissions test.
What causes P1410 on a 2012-2018 Audi A6?
Common causes of P1410 include: Wiring short to battery voltage, Faulty purge valve solenoid, Damaged connector, Wiring harness chafe near power source.