P026A - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold

2014 Ford Focus Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/EthanolSECTION P026A - Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold
P026A - CHARGE AIR COOLER EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD

Description:  This DTC sets when the temperature differential between the intake air temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor value and the charge air cooler temperature (CACT) sensor value is less than a calibrated value.
Possible Causes: 
  • Low coolant
  • Cooling system concern
  • Biased IAT2 sensor
  • Biased CACT sensor
  • Damaged charge air cooler (CAC)
Diagnostic Aids:  Check for any cooling system concerns.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST KP: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) .
RENDER: 1.0x

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