Check engine and MWL on?

RAHALLMON3

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2019 TOYOTA CAMRY
826,700 MILES

My check engine and master warning light are on. It’s pulling the code P26CB - can I drive on this? It’s not leaking coolant or overheating.

I have an appt Monday for repair but need to travel about 200 miles btwn now and then.

Saturday, December 31st, 2022 AT 12:59 PM

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AL514

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Hello, this being an electronic water pump, you risk overheating the engine and possibly severe engine damage. This code is P26CB: Engine water pump motor lock. It's not worth the damage that can happen to the head gaskets and possibly warping the cylinder head.

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Saturday, December 31st, 2022 AT 1:47 PM

RAHALLMON3

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Okay, thank you.

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Saturday, December 31st, 2022 AT 1:48 PM

AL514

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Sorry for the bad news, just don't want to see you end up with serious engine trouble.

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Saturday, December 31st, 2022 AT 1:51 PM

RAHALLMON3

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Is the repair likely a completely new water pump? I have an extended warranty through my dealer so I’m not worried, but just curious.

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Saturday, December 31st, 2022 AT 2:07 PM

AL514

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I am not sure; they will need to test the power and ground supply for the pump. If for some reason its missing its power supply or ground due to a bad connection or wire it will not function. That is something they will test for.