The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Engine Coolant Pump Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
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P26CA Engine Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P26CA means
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How to read P26CA
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P26CA
What does P26CA mean?
Engine Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Engine Coolant Pump Control circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
Is P26CA generic or manufacturer-specific?
P26CA is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
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