What does code P1513 mean?

Q: What does code P1513 mean?

Intake Manifold Changeover Valve 2 Circuit Short To B+. P1513 on Volkswagen vehicles indicates that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a short to battery voltage on the control circuit for the intake manifold changeover valve 2. This valve is part of the variable intake manifold system, and the ECM expects the circuit to be pulled low when activating the valve, but it sees constant high voltage instead.

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P1513 · VolkswagenIntake Manifold Changeover Valve 2 Circuit Short To B+

P1513 on Volkswagen vehicles indicates that the engine control module (ECM) has detected a short to battery voltage on the control circuit for the intake manifold changeover valve 2. This valve is part of the variable intake manifold system, and the ECM expects the circuit to be pulled low when activating the valve, but it sees constant high voltage instead.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeVolkswagen specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaVehicle speed, idle control and auxiliary inputs

Guidance is general and written for Volkswagen vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.