Powertrain
generic / SAE
P26BA
Engine Coolant Bypass Valve C Stuck/Open
The third coolant bypass valve is stuck open.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number6 / BA
Possible causes
- Valve seized open by sediment high
- Broken return spring medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2.5 h
- Component: coolant bypass valve c
- Component: thermostat housing
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012