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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer communications
2Original wording in English
FORD
Reported code forms P261A
Some 2018 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 20-Apr-2018 may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P261A. This may be due to connector C1450 to the auxiliary electric coolant…
AUDI
Reported code forms P261A00
The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump…
Check vehicle applicability
152A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 | 2014 |
| Audi | A3 | 2013 |
| Audi | A3 | 2012 |
| Audi | A3 CABRIOLET | 2016 |
| Audi | A3 CABRIOLET | 2015 |
| Audi | A3 ETRON | 2015 |
| Audi | A3 ETRON | 2014 |
| Audi | A3 ETRON | 2013 |
| Audi | A3 ETRON | 2012 |
| Audi | A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON | 2016 |
| Audi | A4 ALLROAD | 2016 |
| Audi | A4 ALLROAD | 2015 |
Before replacing a part
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Can I keep driving?
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