OBD Guide

P0C73

Motor Electronics Coolant Pump A Control Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Turning on the Check Engine Light
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Electronic coolant pump malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the pump control circuit
  • Problems with the pump connector
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Mechanical jamming of the pump

How to Fix

  1. Check the operation of the coolant pump
  2. Check the integrity of the pump control circuit
  3. Inspect the pump connectors and connections
  4. Check control signals from the computer
  5. If necessary, replace the coolant pump

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