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PowertrainP26E6

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Starter relay 'B' circuit high

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 CVP26E6Hybrid Battery. Control Module 9. Incompatible Software Version BrandPowertrain
DaewooP26E6No description available Powertrain
DFFXP26E6Starter relay B control circuit is short-circuited to high voltage BrandPowertrain
DFXKP26E6Starter motor relay 2 voltage high BrandPowertrain
EOBDP26E6Startrelä 'B'-krets hög BrandPowertrain
GMP26E6No description available Powertrain
HoldenP26E6Starter Pinion Solenoid Actuator Relay Control Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP26E6No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP26E6No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP26E6Starter relay B circuit high BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP26E6Starter Control 2 Circuit High BrandPowertrain
OpelP26E6No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP26E6No description available Powertrain
ProtonP26E6No description available Powertrain
SaabP26E6No description available Powertrain
MG (SAIC)P26E6Starter Relay Control Circuit Short to Battery BrandPowertrain
TataP26E6No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP26E6Starter relay 'B' 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P26E6 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP26E600If high signal on high signal circuit of starter relay under cranking, ECM sets DTC. This fault might be caused by short to power or open in high circuit of starter relay BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP26E600Starter relay LSD drive output short circuit (B+) BrandPowertrain

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