P2561
A/C Control Module Requested MIL Illumination
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
- Scan the A/C control module for its own codes
- Check the A/C system for a low refrigerant charge
- Check the A/C pressure sensor signal
- Inspect the A/C system wiring and connectors for damage
- Replace the A/C control module if the wiring and sensors test good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.