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DTC P2601: Electric Engine Coolant Pump Range/Performance Problem (2017)

General Description 

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The electric engine coolant pump cools the engine. The pump motor speed is varied by an operation duty command and the pump speed is output to the powertrain control module (PCM). Malfunction detection is performed by comparing the operation duty command to the electric engine coolant pump and speed. The PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC when the pump speed is higher or lower than the operation duty command by the prescribed value.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status 

Execution Once per driving cycle
Sequence None
Duration 10 seconds or more
DTC Type Two drive cycles, MIL on
OBD Status PASSED/FAILED/EXECUTING/OUT OF (TEST) CONDITION

Enable Conditions 

Condition Minimum Maximum
Engine coolant temperature

[ECT SENSOR 1]

-13 °F (-25 °C) -
12 volt battery voltage

[BATTERY]

10.5 V 16.0 V

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

Either one of the conditions is met for at least 10 seconds:

Operation duty command (%) Pump speed
45 % 0 rpm
90 % 2, 000 rpm
Operation duty command (%) Pump speed
0 % 3, 000 rpm
45 % 5, 500 rpm

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

With the HDS 

Select the ELECTRIC WATER PUMP TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle with the engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start-up within the specified temperature range, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle with the engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start-up within the specified temperature range, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored. engine start-up within the specified temperature range, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle with the engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature at engine start-up within the specified temperature range, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.