OBD Guide

P2603

Coolant Pump A Control Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Insufficient engine warm-up
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Coolant pump malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Pump relay problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage in the pump control circuit
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the functionality of the coolant pump
  4. Check pump relay
  5. If necessary, replace the pump or relay

Related codes

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