OBD Guide

P2B86

Coolant Pump A Overspeed/Air in System

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

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Coolant leak
  • Coolant pump noise
  • Check engine light comes on

Causes

  • Coolant pump malfunction
  • Air lock in the cooling system
  • Damage to pump wiring or connectors
  • Pump control module malfunction
  • Low coolant level

How to Fix

  1. Check the coolant level and add if necessary
  2. Remove air from the cooling system
  3. Check the coolant pump for damage
  4. Check the wiring and connectors of the pump
  5. Replace the coolant pump if necessary

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