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Diagnostic reference · P261D

P261D

Coolant Pump B Control Circuit High

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P261D means Coolant Pump B Control Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P261D, the pump sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P261D reports a fault at the pump.

Check these first

  • An open in the coolant pump B control circuit
  • A coolant pump B that draws no current
  • A loose or corroded pump B connector
  • A missing ground at coolant pump B

What to do next

  1. Read coolant pump B control voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the pump B control circuit for an open
  3. Check the pump B connector and ground
  4. Measure pump B current draw when commanded
  5. Replace coolant pump B if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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