OBD Guide

P2B63

Coolant Pump B Stuck/Stalled

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$67–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating (especially after stopping)
  • Loss of engine power
  • Enabling emergency operation
  • Hot air from the interior heating system
  • Noise or hum from the pump area

Causes

  • Pump bearing jamming
  • Open or short circuit in the pump control circuit
  • Pump motor failure
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Cooling system is dirty or clogged

How to Fix

  1. Check fuses and pump relays
  2. Diagnose the power and control circuit
  3. Check the mechanical part of the pump for jamming
  4. Replace auxiliary water pump if necessary
  5. Flush the cooling system if contamination is detected

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