What does code P26E3 mean?

Q: What does code P26E3 mean?

Fuel Mode Indicator Lamp Control Circuit High. P26E3 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected a high-voltage condition on the control circuit for the fuel mode indicator lamp, which is the dash light that shows when the vehicle is operating in a particular fuel mode such as economy or alternative fuel. The circuit is monitored for expected voltage, and a reading above the normal threshold triggers this code, usually because the control wire is shorted to voltage or the lamp driver inside a module has failed.

DTC codes / P26xx · Computer and output circuits / P26E3

P26E3Fuel Mode Indicator Lamp Control Circuit High

P26E3 indicates that the powertrain control module has detected a high-voltage condition on the control circuit for the fuel mode indicator lamp, which is the dash light that shows when the vehicle is operating in a particular fuel mode such as economy or alternative fuel. The circuit is monitored for expected voltage, and a reading above the normal threshold triggers this code, usually because the control wire is shorted to voltage or the lamp driver inside a module has failed.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaComputer and output circuits

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.