OBD2 · Powertrain
P27xx codes: transmission — friction elements, pressure control, torque converter
100 codes in this range, all generic — the same meaning on every make. Automatic, dual-clutch and automated manual transmissions: shift and pressure-control solenoids, speed sensors, gear-ratio monitoring, the torque converter clutch, fluid temperature and pressure, range sensors and transfer cases.
What usually causes codes in this area
- Low, old or wrong transmission fluid
- Failed solenoids or speed sensors
- Wiring and connectors at the transmission
- Internal wear — clutches, bands, the torque converter
Can you keep driving?
Drive gently and get it diagnosed soon. If the transmission is in limp mode, slipping or shifting harshly, keep driving to a minimum — carrying on can turn a sensor fault into a rebuild.
All P27xx codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P2700 | Transmission Friction Element "A" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2701 | Transmission Friction Element "B" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2702 | Transmission Friction Element "C" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2703 | Transmission Friction Element "D" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2704 | Transmission Friction Element "E" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2705 | Transmission Friction Element "F" Apply Time Range/Performance |
| P2706 | Shift Solenoid "F" |
| P2707 | Shift Solenoid "F" Performance or Stuck Off |
| P2708 | Shift Solenoid "F" Stuck On |
| P2709 | Shift Solenoid "F" Electrical |
| P2710 | Shift Solenoid "F" Intermittent |
| P2711 | Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement |
| P2712 | Hydraulic Power Unit Leakage |
| P2713 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" |
| P2714 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Performance or Stuck Off |
| P2715 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Stuck On |
| P2716 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Electrical |
| P2717 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Intermittent |
| P2718 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Control Circuit/Open |
| P2719 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Control Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2720 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Control Circuit Low |
| P2721 | Pressure Control Solenoid "D" Control Circuit High |
| P2722 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" |
| P2723 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Performance or Stuck Off |
| P2724 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Stuck On |
| P2725 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Electrical |
| P2726 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Intermittent |
| P2727 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Control Circuit/Open |
| P2728 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Control Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2729 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Control Circuit Low |
| P2730 | Pressure Control Solenoid "E" Control Circuit High |
| P2731 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" |
| P2732 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Performance or Stuck Off |
| P2733 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Stuck On |
| P2734 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Electrical |
| P2735 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Intermittent |
| P2736 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Control Circuit/Open |
| P2737 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Control Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2738 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Control Circuit Low |
| P2739 | Pressure Control Solenoid "F" Control Circuit High |
| P2740 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit |
| P2741 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2742 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Low |
| P2743 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit High |
| P2744 | Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent |
| P2745 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "B" Circuit |
| P2746 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2747 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "B" Circuit No Signal |
| P2748 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent |
| P2749 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit |
| P2750 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2751 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit No Signal |
| P2752 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor "C" Circuit Intermittent |
| P2753 | Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit/Open |
| P2754 | Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit Low |
| P2755 | Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit High |
| P2756 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid |
| P2757 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Performance or Stuck Off |
| P2758 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Stuck On |
| P2759 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Electrical |
| P2760 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Intermittent |
| P2761 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit/Open |
| P2762 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2763 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit High |
| P2764 | Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Low |
| P2765 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "B" Circuit |
| P2766 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2767 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "B" Circuit No Signal |
| P2768 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent |
| P2769 | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Low |
| P2770 | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit High |
| P2771 | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low Switch Circuit |
| P2772 | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low Switch Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2773 | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low Switch Circuit Low |
| P2774 | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low Switch Circuit High |
| P2775 | Upshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2776 | Upshift Switch Circuit Low |
| P2777 | Upshift Switch Circuit High |
| P2778 | Upshift Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic |
| P2779 | Downshift Switch Circuit Range/Performance |
| P2780 | Downshift Switch Circuit Low |
| P2781 | Downshift Switch Circuit High |
| P2782 | Downshift Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic |
| P2783 | Torque Converter Temperature Too High |
| P2784 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A"/"B" Correlation |
| P2785 | Clutch Actuator Temperature Too High |
| P2786 | Gear Shift Actuator Temperature Too High |
| P2787 | Clutch Temperature Too High |
| P2788 | Auto Shift Manual Adaptive Learning at Limit |
| P2789 | Clutch Adaptive Learning at Limit |
| P2790 | Gate Select Direction Circuit |
| P2791 | Gate Select Direction Circuit Low |
| P2792 | Gate Select Direction Circuit High |
| P2793 | Gear Shift Direction Circuit |
| P2794 | Gear Shift Direction Circuit Low |
| P2795 | Gear Shift Direction Circuit High |
| P2796 | Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit/Open |
| P2797 | Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Performance |
| P2798 | Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low |
| P2799 | Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit High |
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