OBD Guide

U0698

Lost Communication with Coolant Pump E

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Unstable operation of the cooling system
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced interior heating efficiency
  • Floating engine speed

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires to the pump
  • Electrical coolant pump malfunction
  • Problems with the pump connector
  • Faulty relay or fuse
  • Problems with the engine ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the pump wires and connectors
  2. Check fuses and relays associated with the pump
  3. Test the operation of the coolant pump
  4. Check power and ground at the pump connector
  5. If necessary, replace the coolant pump

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