OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P26DB Engine Sound Control A Circuit / Open
The active engine sound generator A (Active Sound Design or AVAS — Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System for EV/hybrid) cannot be driven. EV pedestrian warning sound or sport-mode engine sound is missing.
Is it safe to drive with P26DB?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen output stage in the sound amplifier
- PossibleBroken control wire to amplifier
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–3.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Sound Amplifier, Speaker, Wiring Harness
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.