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Audi A4 1996-2001, S4 2000-2002 (B5) coolant codes 17704 p1296


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Last Post: Jan 25, 2012 8:37 AM Last Post By: a4nmusa
a4nmusa

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coolant codes 17704 p1296
Posted: Jan 23, 2012 9:03 PM
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i continue to get this code even though the coolant and engine temp are good. i changed the coolant over flow tank. could the system be reading the temp there? the code comes up only in the afternoon when the ambient temp is above 20ºC/ 50ºF. Mornings are below 0ºC/20ºF and no check engine light. car seems to run well. i clear the code and all is good fro awhile and then the check engine light comes on with the same code. any ideas on solutions. i have the bentley book for the 2001 and don't see any trouble shooting guide for the code.
thanks in advance. mhg

Edited by: a4nmusa on Jan 23, 2012 9:57 PM
budpalumbo

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Re: coolant codes 17704 p1296
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 11:56 AM   in response to: a4nmusa in response to: a4nmusa
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The car looks at engine temp and running time and knows that the engine should reach a certain temp in a given time. If it doesn't reach temp fast enough you get a cooling malfunction code. It is usually the t-stat.
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Re: coolant codes 17704 p1296
Posted: Jan 25, 2012 8:37 AM   in response to: budpalumbo in response to: budpalumbo
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Thanks for the info. Looks like I have a project for the weekend. mhg

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