OBD Guide

P1263

Cylinder #3 High To Low Side Short

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 3
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Damage to the injector wiring harness
  • Cylinder 3 injector malfunction
  • Problems in the engine control unit
  • Short circuit in control circuit
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the injector wiring harness
  2. Test the resistance of the cylinder 3 injector
  3. Check the voltage at the injector
  4. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  5. If necessary, replace the injector or wiring harness

Related codes

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