A fault code doesn’t yet mean the unit or sensor itself is faulty: often it’s the plug and connector leading to it.
Possible causes
- Key or control unit programmed incorrectly (e.g., a new key or module)
- Dead battery in the key, faulty key
- Open or short circuit in the wiring and connectors
- Less often — unit firmware error or faulty security module
What you can do yourself
- Try another programmed key for this car
- Can't be fixed yourself: the key is programmed by a technician/dealer with equipment
- If the car won't start — take it in for diagnostics (possibly on a tow truck)
Stop and don’t drive on if:
- The Check Engine light is flashing
- The temperature gauge is in the red or the overheating light is on
- The red oil pressure light is on
- Smoke from under the bonnet, a burning or petrol smell
- Strong jerking, knocking from the engine, or the car barely moves
OOleg’s tip: check the connector
Often the cause is simple — there is no contact in the connector (plug). Look at the connector from the back: remove the rubber seal and you will see whether a wire is corroded or has come off completely. Corrosion shows up as green deposits. Ideally, gently pull each wire towards you one at a time: a sound wire stays in place, while a corroded one simply comes off — it needs to be repaired.
Unplug and inspect connectors with the ignition off.
The explanation comes from the error code reference in the AvtoElektrik PRO app.