What are the common causes of P26EE?

A short to voltage on the engine sound control B circuit. An open in the engine sound control B return. High resistance in the engine sound control B wiring. A failed engine sound control B actuator.

Read engine sound control B status on a scan tool. Measure voltage on the engine sound control B circuit. Check the engine sound control B circuit for a short to voltage. Inspect the engine sound control B connector and wiring. Replace the engine sound control B actuator if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P26EE

Engine Sound Control B Circuit High

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

What it means

P26EE means Engine Sound Control B Circuit High.

Check these first

A short to voltage on the engine sound control B circuit
An open in the engine sound control B return
High resistance in the engine sound control B wiring
A failed engine sound control B actuator

What to do next

Read engine sound control B status on a scan tool
Measure voltage on the engine sound control B circuit
Check the engine sound control B circuit for a short to voltage
Inspect the engine sound control B connector and wiring
Replace the engine sound control B actuator if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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