P079F

Transmission Friction Element F Slip Detected

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$89–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Jerks when shifting gears
Switching delays
Power Loss
Transmission overheating
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Wear of friction linings of element F
Low transmission fluid level
Contaminated or old transmission fluid
Malfunction of pressure control solenoids
Mechanical damage in the gearbox

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Scan the transmission for additional errors
Check operation of pressure control solenoids
Replacing friction element F if necessary
Gearbox adaptation after repair

Related codes

P079C P079D P079E