P1271
PPowertrainCylinder 6 Injector High to Low Side Short
What does this code mean?
Severity : HighP1271 is a manufacturer specific code. In the definition used here, it reports a short between the high side and low side of the cylinder 6 injector circuit. The exact meaning depends on the manufacturer. The control module usually shuts this injector off, causing a misfire on that cylinder.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on.
- Misfire on cylinder 6 and rough running.
- Loss of power.
- Possible hard starting.
Possible causes
- Shorted injector 6 wiring.
- Damaged or corroded injector connector.
- Shorted injector 6 coil.
- Faulty ECU driver stage.
Diagnosis and repair
- Confirm what this code means for your make.
- Inspect the injector 6 connector and wiring.
- Measure injector resistance and check insulation between its two wires.
- Repair the wiring or replace the injector.
- Clear the code and road test.
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Code
P1271
Category
Powertrain
Prefix
P
Standard
OBD-II / SAE J2012