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Diagnostic reference · P0E76

P0E76

Coolant Bypass Valve A Control Circuit Low

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0E76 means Coolant Bypass Valve A Control Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0E76, the description names the valve as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the coolant bypass valve A control circuit
  • A failed valve A actuator pulling the control low
  • Chafed valve A wiring touching ground
  • A corroded connector pin at the valve

What to do next

  1. Check the valve A control wire for a short to ground
  2. Disconnect the valve A actuator and recheck the control signal
  3. Inspect the valve A connector for corrosion
  4. Measure the valve A actuator current
  5. Replace the bypass valve A actuator if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.