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P1278 Jeep - Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) - short circuit to positive

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Jeep. All interpretations of P1278

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1278 means

P1278
Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) - short circuit to positive Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • starter motor
  • PCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1278

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

278

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1278

What does P1278 mean?

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

Is P1278 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1278 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Jeep. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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