OBD Guide

P26CD

Engine Coolant Pump Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Unstable operation of the cooling system
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced cooling efficiency
  • Coolant pump noise

Causes

  • Coolant pump malfunction
  • Damaged wiring or poor contacts
  • Pump relay problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Short circuit in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the operation of the coolant pump
  2. Inspect the wiring and connections in the control circuit
  3. Check pump relays and fuses
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the coolant pump

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