P0E76
Coolant Bypass Valve A Control Circuit Low
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
- Check the valve A control wire for a short to ground
- Disconnect the valve A actuator and recheck the control signal
- Inspect the valve A connector for corrosion
- Measure the valve A actuator current
- Replace the bypass valve A actuator if the wiring tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.