DTC P1260: Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized
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P1260 - THEFT DETECTED, VEHICLE IMMOBILIZED
| Description: | The transaxle control module (TCM) monitors the controller area network (CAN) bus for a Key Status - Enable message from the instrument cluster during the power up sequence. If this message is not received within a set amount of time, this DTC sets and the transaxle is disabled. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Make sure the remote transmitter is correctly programmed. Diagnose all PATS DTCs first. For PATS DTCs refer to the appropriate Anti-Theft - PATS article . If no other DTCs are present, the system is operating correctly at this time. Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC in table | ||