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P2601: Coolant Pump A Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P26xx — Computer and output circuits
What does P2601 mean?
The electric coolant pump A is commanded on but does not run. Coolant temperature climbs faster than expected with no flow detected.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Pump motor seized by debris or sediment
- Medium Cracked rotor magnet decouples drive
- Low Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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