If a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan ECM shows a DTC P1250 (fuel level too low), just adding fuel probably won’t clear the fault code. After adding fuel, the vehicle must be driven for at least 10 miles.

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Mike received a BA degree from Youngstown State University in English Literature with a minor in Journalism in 1975.