OBD Guide

P26EC

Engine Sound Control B Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Changing the sound of the engine
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Lack of active sound
  • Possible misfires in rare cases

Causes

  • Open circuit in engine sound control circuit
  • Audio control module malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Contact corrosion
  • Software problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the control circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Test the audio control module
  4. Check for software updates
  5. Replace damaged components

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