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code 1281 help

Old Oct 28, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 sport 5.9L I have just started to run the P1281 code (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Performance) What i am wanting to know is how can i fix this code. What does it do and where is this sensor at? Thax for the help.

 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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can some one help me out with this
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Umm, P1281 is "Engine is Cold Too Long". How did you check the code?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/dodge/

replace thermostat.
 
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Or the ECT sensor.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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I did replace the stat but my truck runs at about 190 at all times and it takes a long time to heat up even in the summer time mmmm about ten mins
 
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