OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P026E Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump A Performance
CAC coolant pump A does not deliver expected flow when commanded.
Is it safe to drive with P026E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPump worn or clogged
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Cac Coolant Pump A
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.