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Vauxhall Magnum U1262 Engine Trouble Code

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 $200-$300 depending on the car, but that's usually the cost of parts because the labor is relatively simple.

Vauxhall Magnum U1262 Code Meaning :

U 1 2 6 2
OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code For Engine Fuel And Air Metering Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance Fault Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction
Vauxhall Magnum Engine

When you check Vauxhall Magnum car engine light came on code U1262 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However manufacturer may have a different definition for the U1262 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.

U1262 Fault Symptoms :

  1. Check engine light comes on
  2. Engine stalling or misfiring
  3. Engine performance issues
  4. Car not starting
If one of these reasons for U1262 code is occuring now you should check U1262 repair processes.
Now don't ask yourself; What should you do with U1262 code ?
The solution is here :

Vauxhall Magnum U1262 Possible Solution :

The crankshaft sensor signals the fuel injection computer or the ignition control when the cylinders are firing. This causes the ignition coil to provide a spark and the injector to inject fuel into each cylinder at the right time.If either sensor isn't working correctly, the car will run rough and the engine will be less efficient. In later car models, the car's computer can usually keep the vehicle running, but the engine warning light on the dashboard goes on to warn the driver.

U1262 OBD-II Diagnostic Network (U) Trouble Code Description

U1262 engine trouble code is about Glow Plug/Heater Circuit 'A' Malfunction.

Reason For U1262 Code

The reason of U1262 OBD-II Engine Trouble Code is Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input.

Parts or components should not be replaced with reference to only a U1262 DTC. The vehicle service manual should be consulted for more information on possible causes of the fault, along with required testing.