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C0261 Engine Trouble Code

Meaning of C0261 engine trouble code is a kind of chassis trouble code and theoretically you can drive for a few weeks or even months with a broken MAF sensor. You will notice a decrease in gas mileage and over time the car will eventually start stalling a lot. At a shop, the replacement cost is between $240-$400 depending on the car, but that's usually the cost of parts because the labor is relatively simple.

C0261 Fault Symptoms :

Check engine light comes on
Engine stalling or misfiring
Engine performance issues
Car not starting

If one of these reasons for C0261 code is occuring now you should check C0261 repair processes.
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C0261 Possible Solution:

Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Malfunction In Key On, Engine Off Self-Test, this DTC indicates the PSP input to the PCM is high. In Key On, Engine Running Self-Test, this DTC indicates that the PSP input did not change state. Steering wheel must be turned during Key On, Engine Running Self-Test PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged.

C0261 Code Meaning :

C	0	2	6	1
OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code For Engine	Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low	Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input	Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault	Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

The poor running symptoms are consistent with a MAP sensor malfunction. In addition, in some cases, a bad MAP sensor will not throw a code. Again, the ELD code likely represents a separate wiring issue.

C0261 OBD-II Diagnostic Chassis (C) Trouble Code Description

C0261 engine trouble code is about Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input.

Main reason For C0261 Code

The reason of C0261 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input.

C0261 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

	Example: 0140