2004 Audi A6 diagnostic code

2004 AUDI A6
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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GREENO
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bought 04' audi a6 2.7T from Volvo dealer 4wks ago, the check engine light came on they gave me a code of P3081 and said it was temp to low......can't find anything on this code
Mar 15, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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P3081 Engine temperature too low

That DTC is indicative of a missing thermostat, a stuck open thermostat, or a cooling system with 100% antifreeze. If you have pure antifreeze in the system it may need flushed and refilled properly. This code is pretty common for Audi vehicles, I would suggets just having the code deleted and if it comes back inspect the antifreeze and thermostat..
Mar 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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