garajizOBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
P1281
Cylinder #5 High To Low Side Open
- System
- P1 — Powertrain (manufacturer-specific)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P1281 mean?
P1281 is defined as “Cylinder #5 High To Low Side Open”.
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: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Performance
- Oldsmobile, Saturn: Accelerator Pedal Position APP Sensor 2 Performance
- Dodge, Jeep, Plymouth, Pontiac: Engine Operating Temp Below Acceptable Range
- Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: Injection Control Pressure Out Of Range High
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.