P26C2

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve D Stuck Closed

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Engine overheating
Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Mechanical valve sticking
Valve electrical circuit problems
Valve contamination
Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

Check valve electrical circuit
Clean or replace valve
Check the operation of the engine control unit
Replace the coolant bypass valve if necessary

Related codes

P26C1 P26C3 P26C4