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DTC P1261: Cylinder 1 High to Low Side Short

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P1261 - CYLINDER 1 HIGH TO LOW SIDE SHORT

Description:  This DTC is set when a fault is detected by the fuel injector control module (FICM) in the secondary (rearward) fuel injector circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Injector circuit is open
  • Injector circuit is shorted to GND
  • Damaged fuel injector
  • Damaged FICM
Diagnostic Aids:   
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to HL: Dual-Injection Fuel Delivery System STEP HL8.