Powertrain
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Lights the check engine lamp
P26EC: Engine Sound Control B Circuit / Open
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P26xx — Computer and output circuits
What does P26EC mean?
The second active sound generator (B) cannot be driven.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Open output stage in the sound amplifier
- Medium Broken control wire to amplifier
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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