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DTC C1280: Engine Circuit Malfunction [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK FOR DTC (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check if the engine control system DTC is output.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Engine control system DTC is not output A
      Engine control system DTC is output B

    Result: 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - ]