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P261C: Coolant Pump B Control Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P26xx — Computer and output circuits
What does P261C mean?
Voltage on the second coolant pump control line is below the expected window. Usually a short to ground or a shorted motor winding.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Control wire shorted to ground
- Medium Motor winding short
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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