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P1265 Ford - Cylinder #5 High To Low Side Short

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1265

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What P1265 means

P1265
Cylinder #5 High To Low Side Short Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #5 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

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1265

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

265

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1265

What does P1265 mean?

Cylinder #5 High To Low Side Short. The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #5 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.

Is P1265 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1265 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1265 at file level?

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