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PowertrainP1926

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Relay for aux coolant pump (J496): short to ground; Open circuit

19 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP1926No description available Powertrain
CheryP1926Relay for Aux Coolant Pump (J496): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1926No description available Powertrain
DFXKP1926Relay for Aux Coolant Pump (J496): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1926Hjelpemotorvannpumpe-relé BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1926Relay for Aux Coolant Pump (J496): Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
GMP1926No description available Powertrain
Great WallP1926Variable Valve Lift (VVL) control motor stuck in direction from bottom dead center to top dead center BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1926No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1926No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1926Fuel Additive Level Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
OpelP1926No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1926No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1926No description available Powertrain
SaabP1926No description available Powertrain
SprinterP1926No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP1926Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range / Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP1926No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP1926Relay for aux coolant pump (J496): short to ground; Open circuit BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1926 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP192600No description available Powertrain
SprinterP192600No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP192600CAN ID 240h from ezs not received BrandPowertrain

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