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PowertrainP261B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Coolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP261BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
BYDP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP261BEngine electric water pump system BrandPowertrain
DFFSP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP261BKjølevannspumpe 'B' styringskrets ytelse/fast i av BrandPowertrain
FordP261BNo description available Powertrain
GeelyP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP261BNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP261BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP261BCoolant pump B control circuit performance - Stuck off BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP261BNo description available Powertrain
NissanP261BNo description available Powertrain
PeroduaP261BEngine electric water pump system BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP261BNo description available Powertrain
SaabP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP261BCoolant Pump 'B' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP261BCoolant pump 2: implausible signal; Defective 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P261B and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP261B00The output of coolant pump 2 has a malfunction or does not switch off. BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP261B19Electric Water Pump (EWP) current high BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP261B97Electric Water Pump (EWP) driving failure BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP261B98Electric Water Pump (EWP) temperature high BrandPowertrain

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