Starter motor control circuit - open circuit
Chrysler · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
Starter motor control circuit - open circuit
Dodge · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
VTEC System Malfunction Front Bank 2
Honda · engine
Data confidence80%
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.
Starter control circuit 2 (PCM) - open circuit
Jeep · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
Control Sleeve Sensor Circuit Range Performance
Mazda · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), bank 1 - slow response
Nissan · emissions
Data confidence62%
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.
Exhaust heat recovery valve fault : Valve jammed open
PSA · engine
Data confidence72%
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.
Port Injector Circuit Number 4
Toyota · fuel
Data confidence62%
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.
Fuel metering solenoid - open circuit/short to ground
VAG · engine
Data confidence62%
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 toAudi
P1279
Fuel metering solenoid - open circuit/short to ground
VAG · engine
Data confidence62%
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.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
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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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