P261C OBD-II: Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit Low

P261C Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P261C yourself?

Identifying an OBD code is just the start of a complete diagnostic routine. Most trouble codes are caused by a sensor reporting a value that is out of range. Just replacing a sensor may not fix underlying issues. Be sure to understand the code, the part or system in your car that the code refers to, and the risks of delaying professional repair.

Proper diagnosis will save you time and money on unnecessary repairs.

Urgent codes indicate immediate action is necessary. These are urgent and significant malfunctions that can cause severe damage to the vehicle or harm the driver and passengers.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P261C?

The water pump on some vehicles is electronically control by the engine control module (PCM). If the PCM does not detect the water pump is spinning at the speed commanded, code P261C will be set.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P261C

OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit Low

The water pump on some vehicles is electronically control by the engine control module (PCM). If the PCM does not detect the water pump is spinning at the speed commanded, code P261C will be set.

Common Problems That Trigger the P261C Code

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Water pump relay failure
Wiring issue

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Other OBD-II Codes

P261B: Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit Range/Performance P261A: Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit/Open P2619: Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit High P2618: Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low P2617: Crankshaft Position Signal Output Circuit/Open P2616: Camshaft Position Signal Output Circuit High P2615: Camshaft Position Signal Output Circuit Low P2614: Camshaft Position Signal Output Circuit/Open P2613: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve Control Circuit High P2612: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve Control Circuit Low P2611: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve Control Circuit/Open P2610: ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance P261D: Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit High P2620: Throttle Position Output Circuit/Open P2621: Throttle Position Output Circuit Low P2622: Throttle Position Output Circuit High P2623: Injector Control Pressure Regulator Circuit/Open P2624: Injector Control Pressure Regulator Circuit Low P2625: Injector Control Pressure Regulator Circuit High P2626: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit/Open P2627: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit Low P2628: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit High P2629: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit/Open P2630: O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit Low

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