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P1277 Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations)

7 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 7 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1277
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 voltage low Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • ECM

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1277
Starter motor control circuit - voltage low Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Starter motor control voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • starter motor
  • starter motor relay
  • multifunction control module
  • ECM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1277
Cylinder #7 High To Low Side Open Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cylinder #7 High To Low Side Open 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 open circuit

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1277
Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) - short circuit to ground Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • starter motor
  • PCM

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1277
Injector 2, cylinder 2 - circuit malfunction Lexus · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 2, cylinder 2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuse
  • injector
  • ECM

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1277
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 - slow response Nissan · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 responded more slowly than expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1277
Port Injector Circuit Number 2 Toyota · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Port Injector Circuit Number 2 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

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How to read P1277

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

277

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1277

What does P1277 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations). The control module detected that the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1277 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1277 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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