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Diagnostic reference · P26C2

P26C2

Engine Coolant Bypass Valve D Stuck Closed

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

What it means

P26C2 means Engine Coolant Bypass Valve D Stuck Closed.

Where it lives

For P26C2, the description names the valve as the part involved.

Check these first

  • The engine coolant bypass valve D stuck closed
  • Carbon or debris holding the engine coolant bypass valve D closed
  • A failed engine coolant bypass valve D actuator
  • A binding linkage on the engine coolant bypass valve D

What to do next

  1. Read engine coolant bypass valve D status on a scan tool
  2. Command engine coolant bypass valve D open and closed
  3. Inspect the engine coolant bypass valve D for carbon or debris
  4. Check the engine coolant bypass valve D linkage for binding
  5. Replace engine coolant bypass valve D if it does not move
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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