B0226

Recirculate Position Command Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine idling
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

Recirculation solenoid valve malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
Corrosion of contacts in the control circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness in the recirculation control circuit
Check the resistance and operation of the recirculation solenoid valve
Check control circuit voltage
Replace solenoid valve or wiring harness if necessary
Reset the error and check if it returns

Related codes

P0401 P0402 P0403