OBD Guide

P1252

Vacuum Reservoir Solenoid Short Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Problems with the EGR system

Causes

  • Short circuit in solenoid wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the solenoid itself
  • Damage to wire insulation
  • Contact corrosion
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the solenoid wiring harness
  2. Measure the solenoid resistance
  3. Check voltage at solenoid connector
  4. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
  5. Clean or replace damaged wires

Related codes

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