B1261 Mazda

Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short To Ground

Table of contents

• Possible Causes
• How To Fix
• Cost To Diagnose
• Possible Symptoms
• Description

B1261 MAZDA Possible Causes

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

How do I fix code B1261 MAZDA?

  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’s pins.

Cost of diagnosing the B1261 MAZDA code

  The cost of diagnosing the B1261 MAZDA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

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

B1261 MAZDA Description

  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.