| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P261B | Engine Coolant Pump "B" Control Malfunction |
| P261C | Engine Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit Low |
| P261D | Engine Coolant Pump "B" Control Circuit High |
DESCRIPTION
The ECM controls the engine water pump assembly by calculating the necessary amount of coolant flow based on engine coolant temperature, engine speed and vehicle speed information. The speed of the engine water pump assembly is controlled steplessly using a duty cycle signal sent from the ECM. This optimal control enhances warm-up performance and reduces cooling losses, thus reducing the specific fuel consumption of the engine.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| P261B | Engine water pump assembly speed is less than 900 rpm while the engine water pump assembly is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
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| P261C | Engine water pump assembly output voltage is less than specified value while the engine water pump assembly is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
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| P261D | Engine water pump assembly output voltage is higher than specified value while the engine water pump assembly is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM calculates the speed of the engine water pump assembly using a duty cycle signal sent from the engine water pump assembly. When the speed of the engine water pump assembly becomes less than 900 rpm while it is operating, the ECM detects the malfunction and stores DTC P261B.
The engine water pump assembly operates steplessly based on a duty cycle signal sent from the ECM. If actual drive duty cycle ratio does not correspond to the target drive duty cycle of the engine water pump assembly, the ECM detects the malfunction.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P261B: Engine water pump circuit performance P261C: Engine water pump circuit range check (low voltage) P261D: Engine water pump circuit range check (high voltage) |
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Engine water pump assembly |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | - |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
| Duration | 15 seconds: Engine water pump circuit performance 3 seconds: Engine water pump circuit range check (low voltage, high voltage) |
| MIL Operation | Immediate |
| Sequence of Operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored | None |
| All of the following conditions are met | - |
| Auxiliary battery voltage | 8 V or higher |
| Power switch | On (IG) |
| Time after power switch off to on (IG) | 0.5 seconds or more |
| All of the following conditions are met | - |
| Output duty cycle | 30% or more |
| Monitor synchronism monitor status | Enable |
| Engine coolant temperature | -10°C (14 °F) or higher |
| Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit fail (P0115, P0117, P0118) | Not detected |
| Engine water pump circuit low voltage fail (P261C) | Not detected |
| Engine water pump circuit high voltage fail (P261D) | Not detected |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Output duty cycle | 30 to 85% |
| Engine water pump circuit performance fail (P261B) | Not detected |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| Engine water pump speed | Less than 900 rpm |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Engine water pump output terminal voltage level | Low |
| Engine water pump output signal | No signal |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Engine water pump output terminal voltage level | High |
| Engine water pump output signal | No signal |
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
| Engine water pump speed | 900 rpm or more |
| Engine water pump output signal | Signal input |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.
Start the engine and warm it up (until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher).
Idle the engine for 20 seconds or more [A].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [B].
Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P261B, P261C or P261D.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Techstream Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL |
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| ABNORMAL |
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| INCOMPLETE |
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| N/A |
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Tech Tips
If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [A] and [B] again.
If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs Click here.
Tech Tips
If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Note
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
Tech Tips
Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
PROCEDURE
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (ACTIVATE THE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP)
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the Electric Water Pump.
Touch the engine water pump and check that the pump assembly is operating (vibrating).
| OK |
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| The engine water pump assembly is operating (vibrating). |
| NG |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY) Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Tech Tips
Confirm a good connection at the engine water pump assembly and ECM connectors.
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (WPI VOLTAGE)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Water Pump Assembly) |
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |
| OK |
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REPLACE ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY Click here
CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY)
Tech Tips
Confirm a good connection at the engine water pump assembly and ECM connectors.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Engine Water Pump Assembly) |
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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INSPECT RELAY (ENG W/PMP RELAY) Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - ECM)
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPLACE ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Replace the engine water pump assembly Click here.
| NEXT |
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CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P261B, P261C OR P261D)
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs Click here
Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC P261B, P261C or P261D is output | A |
| DTC is not output | B |
| B |
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END |
| A |
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REPLACE ECM Click here
INSPECT RELAY (ENG W/PMP RELAY)
Remove the ENG W/PMP relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE RELAY (ENG W/PMP RELAY) |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENG W/PMP RELAY - ENGINE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY)
Remove the ENG W/PMP relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Disconnect the engine water pump assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ENG W/PMP RELAY)
| *1 | Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block Assembly |
| *2 | ENG W/PMP Relay |
Remove the ENG W/PMP relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENG W/PMP RELAY - BODY GROUND)
Remove the ENG W/PMP relay from the engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ENG W/PMP RELAY - EFI MAIN RELAY)