OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P26EC Engine Sound Control B Circuit / Open
The second active sound generator (B) cannot be driven.
Is it safe to drive with P26EC?
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 B, Speaker, Wiring Harness
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.