What does code P1692 mean?

Q: What does code P1692 mean?

MIL Short To Ground. P1692 on Volkswagen vehicles indicates that the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the circuit that controls the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), which is the check engine light on the dashboard. The computer expects a certain voltage on the control wire when the lamp is commanded off, but it sees ground potential instead, meaning the wire is touching ground somewhere or the driver inside the module has failed.

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P1692 · VolkswagenMIL Short To Ground

P1692 on Volkswagen vehicles indicates that the engine control module has detected a short to ground on the circuit that controls the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), which is the check engine light on the dashboard. The computer expects a certain voltage on the control wire when the lamp is commanded off, but it sees ground potential instead, meaning the wire is touching ground somewhere or the driver inside the module has failed.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeVolkswagen specific

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaComputer and output circuits

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