DTC P1270 - Engine Rpm Or Vehicle Speed Limiter Reached

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P1270 - ENGINE RPM OR VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER REACHED

Description:	This DTC sets when the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine or vehicle to exceed a calibration limit. The engine RPM and vehicle speed are continuously monitored and evaluated by the PCM. This DTC sets when the RPM or vehicle speed falls out of a calibrated range. For additional information on the engine RPM/vehicle speed limiter, refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL SOFTWARE .
Possible Causes:	Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud, and snow) Excessive engine RPM in NEUTRAL or operated in the wrong transmission gear Vehicle driven at a high rate of speed
Diagnostic Aids:	If there are no other symptoms, return the vehicle to the customer with information about the DTC. If a symptom is present, refer to NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART INDEX .
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.