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P1461 2000 Ford F150 Code - Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor ACP Sensor High Voltage Detected

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1461 2000 Ford F150?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) Sensor
  • Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Harness is Open or Shorted
  • Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor Circuit Poor Electrical Connection
  • Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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How to Fix the DTC P1461 2000 Ford F150?

Check 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 pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P1461 2000 Ford F150 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

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

What Does the P1461 2000 Ford F150 Code Mean?

Air Conditioning Pressure (ACP) inputs a voltage to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). If the voltage is above a calibrated level the P1461 code will set. Verify VREF voltage between 4.0 and 6.0V.

P1461 2000 Ford F150 Code - Air Conditioning Pressure Sensor ACP Sensor High Voltage Detected

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