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PowertrainP26E5

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Starter relay 'B' circuit low

18 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

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

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP26E5Battery Charger 1 Output Voltage. (14 V). Electrical Current Sensor BrandPowertrain
DaewooP26E5No description available Powertrain
DFFXP26E5starter relay B control circuit short circuit to low voltage BrandPowertrain
DFXKP26E5Starter motor relay 2 voltage low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP26E5Startrelä 'B'-krets låg BrandPowertrain
GMP26E5No description available Powertrain
HoldenP26E5Starter Pinion Solenoid Actuator Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP26E5No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP26E5No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP26E5Starter relay B circuit low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP26E5Starter Control 2 Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP26E5No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP26E5No description available Powertrain
ProtonP26E5No description available Powertrain
SaabP26E5No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P26E5Starter Relay Control Circuit Short to Ground BrandPowertrain
TataP26E5No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP26E5Starter relay 'B' circuit low 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P26E5 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP26E500If low signal on high signal circuit of starter relay under cranking, ECM sets DTC. This fault might be caused by short to ground or open in high circuit of starter relay BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP26E500Starter relay LSD drive output short circuit to ground BrandPowertrain

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