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P1279 Chrysler - Starter motor control circuit - open circuit

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Chrysler. All interpretations of P1279

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1279 means

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

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?

Starter motor control circuit - open circuit. 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. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1279 at file level?

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