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P26AF: Engine Coolant Bypass Valve B Stuck/Open
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P26xx — Computer and output circuits
What does P26AF mean?
The second coolant bypass valve is stuck in the open position. Coolant always bypasses the second radiator path.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Valve seized open by sediment
- Medium Broken return spring
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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