What does code P1711 mean?

Q: What does code P1711 mean?

Wheel Speed Signal 1 Range Performance. P1711 on Volkswagen vehicles means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected that the signal from wheel speed sensor 1 is outside the expected range or performance window during a defined driving condition. The TCM compares this wheel speed input against the other wheel sensors and its internal vehicle speed reference, and it flags the code when the signal is erratic, missing, or implausible for the speed being reported.

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P1711 · VolkswagenWheel Speed Signal 1 Range Performance

P1711 on Volkswagen vehicles means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected that the signal from wheel speed sensor 1 is outside the expected range or performance window during a defined driving condition. The TCM compares this wheel speed input against the other wheel sensors and its internal vehicle speed reference, and it flags the code when the signal is erratic, missing, or implausible for the speed being reported.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeVolkswagen specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaTransmission

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