P0261
Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
Generic code
Injector Circuit
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0261 means
- The fault code P0261 indicates that there is a problem with the circuit that controls the injector for cylinder 1. This may cause the engine to run poorly or not start at all.
Possible symptoms
- Engine runs poorly or not at all
- Illuminated check engine light
- Rough idle or stalling
- Reduced engine power or acceleration.
Possible causes
- Defective injector
- Damaged injector wiring
- Short circuit or open in the injector circuit
- Failed engine control module (ECM)
Related parts
- Fuel Injector:
Possible solutions
- Replace the defective injector
- Check and repair any damaged injector wiring
- Repair any short circuit or open in the injector circuit
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
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