OBD Guide

P1266

Cylinder #6 High To Low Side Short

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Uneven engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Possible misfire in cylinder 6

Causes

  • Damage to the wiring to the injector of the 6th cylinder
  • Fuel injector malfunction
  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring to the injector of the 6th cylinder
  2. Check injector resistance
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. If necessary, replace the fuel injector
  5. Check the operation of the engine control unit

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