Injectors 1, 4, 6 & 7 - high voltage
Chevrolet · fuel
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Injectors 1, 4, 6 & 7 - high voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.
Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short
Ford · engine
Data confidence80%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
Glow Plug #1 Control Circuit Low
Jeep · ignition
Data confidence62%
The control module detected that the signal in the Glow Plug #1 Control circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.
Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short
Mazda · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.
Injector 1 - control limit exceeded
VAG · fuel
Data confidence62%
The control module detected that the monitored Injector 1 - control limit value exceeded the calibrated threshold. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
Possible causes
Control period too long
wiring
injector
Applies toAudi
P1261
PD Unit Injector: Cylinder 1 (N240): Regulation Range Exceeded
VAG · fuel
Data confidence80%
The control module detected that the monitored PD Unit Injector: Cylinder 1 (N240): Regulation Range value exceeded the calibrated threshold. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17669. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
1
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
261
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1261
What does P1261 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Injectors 1, 4, 6 & 7 - high voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.
Is P1261 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1261 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1261 at file level?
If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.