P1261 – Fuel Shutoff Solenoid B Circuit
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Symptoms
- No start
- Sudden stall
- Intermittent running
- Check engine light
- Loss of power
Causes
- Open solenoid coil
- Shorted coil
- Wiring damage
- Connector issue
- Control module driver fault
Diagnosis
- Check solenoid resistance
- Inspect wiring
- Check power and ground
- Inspect connector
- Scan for related codes
Repair
- Replace shutoff solenoid
- Repair wiring
- Clean connectors
- Repair control module driver
- Secure harness