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PowertrainP26AE

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Engine coolant bypass valve 'B' control circuit high

11 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 11

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP26AEDiagnosis Of Downstream Nox Sensor -Lambda Value Minimum BrandPowertrain
DaewooP26AENo description available Powertrain
EOBDP26AEKylmedelsbypassventil 'B' styrkrets hög BrandPowertrain
GMP26AENo description available Powertrain
HoldenP26AEEngine Coolant Bypass Valve Control Circuit 2 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
Land RoverP26AEEngine Coolant Bypass Valve 'B' Control Circuit High BrandPowertrain
OpelP26AENo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP26AENo description available Powertrain
SaabP26AENo description available Powertrain
SubaruP26AENo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP26AEEngine coolant bypass valve 'B' control circuit high 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.

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