OBD Guide

P2BD4

Motor Electronics Coolant Pump C Control Circuit/Open

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

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Turning on the Check Engine Light
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable operation of the cooling system
  • Coolant pump noise

Causes

  • Broken wires in the pump control circuit
  • Electronic coolant pump malfunction
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires and connectors in the pump circuit
  2. Check fuses and relays associated with the pump
  3. Test coolant pump resistance
  4. Check the operation of the pump with the ignition on
  5. Scan the control unit for additional errors

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