Volkswagen P3081: Engine Temperature Too Low

Is your scanner showing Volkswagen P3081?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

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Volkswagen P3081: Engine Temperature Too Low

OVERVIEW
Severity
:
High
DIY Difficulty Level
:
Intermediate
Repair Cost
:
$50-$200
Can I Still Drive?
:
Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Volkswagen P3081 Code Mean?

Maximum reference temperature, 60 °C

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Volkswagen P3081 Code?

  • Let engine warm up
  • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
  • Check the wiring for an open circuit, a short circuit to each other, Battery (+), or Ground (GND)
  • Repalce ECM

Recommended Parts

Below are some recommended auto parts to help you address the trouble code affecting your vehicle and get it running smoothly again:

>>> WORKPRO 582-piece Crimp Terminals, Wire Connectors, Heat Shrink Tube, Electrical Repair Kit
>>> Twippo 372Pcs Waterproof Wire Connectors Kit
>>> Volkswagen Engine Control Module
>>> Volkswagen OEM Coolant Temperature Sensor Sender Switch 2-Pin

Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

Volkswagen P3081, DTCDECODE.

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