OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P261C Coolant Pump B Control Circuit Low
Voltage on the second coolant pump control line is below the expected window. Usually a short to ground or a shorted motor winding.
Is it safe to drive with P261C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- PossibleMotor winding short
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Coolant Pump B, Wiring Harness
Related codes
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- P261ACoolant Pump B Control Circuit / Open
- P261BCoolant Pump B Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
- P261DCoolant Pump B Control Circuit High
- P261ECoolant Pump B Control Circuit Stuck On
- P261FCoolant Pump A Control Circuit Stuck On
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.