OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P26E8 Actuator Supply Voltage D Circuit Low
The fourth actuator supply rail is below the expected voltage. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P26E8?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyLoad on the rail shorted to ground
- PossibleBattery condition causes voltage to drop
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Actuator Supply D, Charging System
Related codes
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- P2670Actuator Supply Voltage B Circuit Low
- P2685Actuator Supply Voltage C Circuit Low
- P26E5Starter Relay B Circuit Low
- P26E6Starter Relay B Circuit High
- P26E7Actuator Supply Voltage D Circuit / Open
- P26E9Actuator Supply Voltage D Circuit High
- P26EAFuel Pump Control Module B
- P26EBAlternative Fuel Control Module System Voltage
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.