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P1279 Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations)

11 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 10 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1279
Starter motor control circuit - open circuit Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Starter motor control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

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

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1279
Starter motor control circuit - open circuit Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Starter motor control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

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

Honda

1 interpretation
P1279
VTEC System Malfunction Front Bank 2 Honda · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the VTEC System Malfunction Front Bank 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 Honda.

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1279
Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) - open circuit Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • starter motor
  • PCM

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1279
Injector 2, cylinder 4 - circuit malfunction Lexus · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector 2, cylinder 4 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuse
  • injector
  • ECM

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1279
Control Sleeve Sensor Circuit Range Performance Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Control Sleeve signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1279
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), bank 1 - slow response Nissan · emissions Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel pressure
  • injectors
  • MAF sensor
  • PCV
  • H025

PSA

1 interpretation
P1279
Exhaust heat recovery valve fault : Valve jammed open PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Exhaust heat recovery valve fault is jammed or locked. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi)

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1279
Port Injector Circuit Number 4 Toyota · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Port Injector Circuit Number 4 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.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1279
Fuel metering solenoid - open circuit/short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Fuel metering solenoid circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to ground
  • fuel metering solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1279
Fuel metering solenoid - open circuit/short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Fuel metering solenoid circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to ground
  • fuel metering solenoid
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1279

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

279

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1279

What does P1279 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (11 interpretations). The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Starter motor control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1279 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1279 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, PSA, Toyota, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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