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B1260 Ford Code - Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1260 Ford?

  • Faulty Sunload Sensor (Solar Radiation Sensor)
  • Sunload Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Sunload Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

|How to Fix the B1260 Ford Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1260 Ford?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1260 Ford code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B1260 Ford Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the B1260 Ford Code Mean?

Sunload Sensor (Solar Radiation Sensor) contains a photovoltaic (sunlight sensitive) diode, which measures sunlight entering vehicle and inputs signal to the Remote Climate Control (RCC) module. The RCC Module monitors the Solar Radiation Sensor. The RCC Module sets the OBDII code when the Solar Radiation Sensor is not to factory specifications.

B1260 Ford Code - Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short To Battery

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