OBD Guide

P26F8

Coolant Pump C Stuck/Stalled

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

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Reduced engine performance
  • Overheat warning on dashboard
  • Uneven heating of the interior
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Pump bearings jamming
  • Pump wiring problems
  • Faulty relay or fuse
  • Mechanical damage to the pump
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check fuses and pump relays
  2. Diagnose pump wiring
  3. Check pump functionality
  4. Replace faulty coolant pump
  5. Reset error code after repair

Related codes

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