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P1262 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1262
Injectors 2, 3, 5 & 8 - high voltage Chevrolet · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Injectors 2, 3, 5 & 8 - 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.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • injector(s)
  • ECM
  • FICM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1262
Cylinder #2 High To Low Side Short Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #2 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.

Possible causes

Wiring short circuit

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1262
Glow Plug #2 Circuit Jeep · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Glow Plug #2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1262
Cylinder #2 High To Low Side Short Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #2 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.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1262
Injector 1 - control limit not reached VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module determined that the Injector 1 - control adaptation reached its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Control period too short
  • fuel level low
  • air in fuel system
Applies to Audi
P1262
Injector 1 - control limit not reached VAG · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module determined that the Injector 1 - control adaptation reached its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Control period too short
  • fuel level low
  • air in fuel system
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1262

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

262

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1262

What does P1262 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Injectors 2, 3, 5 & 8 - 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 P1262 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1262 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 P1262 at file level?

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