P1270 – Engine RPM Or Speed Limiter Reached

P1270 Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P1270 Possible Causes

Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud and snow),Excessive engine RPM in neutral,Vehicle drive at a high rate of speed

P1270 Description

Engine RPM/Vehicle Speed Limiter Indicates the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine or vehicle to exceed a calibration limit. The engine rpm and vehicle speed are continuously monitored by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The P1270 code is set when the rpm or speed fall out of calibrated range.