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P1281 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:ChevroletFordNissanVAGVolvo

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1281
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 range performance Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • ECM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1281
Injection Control Pressure Out Of Range High Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Injection Control Pressure value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1281
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), bank 2 - voltage low Nissan · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), bank 2 voltage stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • H025

VAG

2 interpretations
P1281
Fuel metering solenoid - short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel metering solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • fuel metering solenoid
Applies to Audi
P1281
Fuel metering solenoid - short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fuel metering solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • fuel metering solenoid
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1281
Electronic throttle system (ETS) - range/performance problem Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Electronic throttle system (ETS) behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle valve tight/sticking
  • ETS

Related and nearby codes

P12 range
P1200P1201P1202P1203P1204P1205P1206P1207P1208P1209P120AP120CP1210P1211P1212P1213P1214P1215

How to read P1281

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

281

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1281

What does P1281 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1281 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1281 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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