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Pontiac P1481

EATX RPM pulse generator signal for misfire detection

What P1481 means on a Pontiac

On Pontiac vehicles, P1481 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the ignition / combustion: “EATX RPM pulse generator signal for misfire detection”. P1481 is a manufacturer-specific Pontiac code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Pontiac and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a ignition / combustion code like P1481 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1481 and ECU tuning

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