OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1273
Cylinder #8 High To Low Side Short
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1273 mean?
P1273 is defined as “Cylinder #8 High To Low Side Short”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM, GMC, Oldsmobile, Saturn: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1
- Ford: Cylinder #3 High To Low Side Open
- Lincoln, Mercury: Cylinder 3 High To Low Side Open
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.