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P1261 EV diagnostic code

Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short

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  • FORD: Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short Source
  • LINCOLN: Cylinder 1 High To Low Side Short Source
  • MERCURY: Cylinder 1 High To Low Side Short Source
  • OTHER: Cylinder #1 High To Low Side Short Source

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