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P26C3INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE
P26C3-00Internal Control Module Electronic Shifter Performance
P26C3INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer communications
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FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2013-2019 Fusion/MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles with 2.0L HEV/PHEV engine may exhibit multiple drivability or electrical concerns with one or more diagnostic trouble codes, being the most common P26C3, P26CA, P26D0, P2800, P2802, U019F and U0284. On Fusion/MKZ inspect connectors C146, C1651, C1812, C168C, C1717 and C134 f…
CHRYSLER
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processer (AHCP) This bulletin involves a combination reprogramming of the HCP and the AHCP with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or …
CHRYSLER
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and the Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processer (AHCP) This bulletin involves a combination reprogramming of the HCP and the AHCP with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find one or …
ACURA
"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WON’T GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE OR NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTONS OF THE SHIFT BY WIRE (SBW) SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THAT’S CAUSING THEM TO S…
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38A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
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