P1291 – Fuel Rail Temperature Too High
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Symptoms
- Hot restart issues
- Stalling when hot
- Hesitation
- Loss of power
- Check engine light
Causes
- Fuel overheated in rail
- Exhaust heat soak
- Restricted return
- Poor heat shielding
- Low fuel level
Diagnosis
- Check fuel temperature data
- Inspect routing of lines
- Check heat shields
- Inspect return system
- Scan for related codes
Repair
- Improve heat shielding
- Reroute lines
- Repair return system
- Maintain adequate fuel level
- Replace pump module if needed