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P1291 - Injector High Side Short To GND Or VBATT - Bank 1

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P1291 - INJECTOR HIGH SIDE SHORT TO GND OR VBATT - BANK 1

Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the output of the fuel injector circuits and sets a DTC when it detects the output is not within a calibrated limit. When diagnosing a fuel injector or fuel injector circuit concern, bank 1 refers to cylinder numbers 1, 4, 6 and 7.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged fuel injector wire harness
  • Damaged fuel injector
Diagnostic Aids:  The PCM sets this DTC when it detects a current differential between the fuel injector power circuit and fuel injector ground circuit being outside a calibrated limit.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST P .