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Diagnostic reference · P2561

P2561

A/C Control Module Requested MIL Illumination

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2561 means A/C Control Module Requested MIL Illumination.

Where it lives

For P2561, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • The A/C control module is requesting the lamp for a fault it detected
  • A fault in the A/C system wiring or connectors
  • A low refrigerant charge
  • A failed A/C pressure sensor

What to do next

  1. Scan the A/C control module for its own codes
  2. Check the A/C system for a low refrigerant charge
  3. Check the A/C pressure sensor signal
  4. Inspect the A/C system wiring and connectors for damage
  5. Replace the A/C control module if the wiring and sensors test good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.