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P261D: Coolant Pump B Control Circuit High
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P26xx — Computer and output circuits
What does P261D mean?
Voltage on the second coolant pump control line is above the expected window. Typical causes are a short to battery or an open 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 B+
- Medium Open motor winding
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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