OBD Guide

P090A

Clutch B Actuator Control Circuit/Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear shifting problems
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics
  • Unusual noises from the clutch area

Causes

  • Break in the actuator wiring harness
  • Actuator solenoid valve malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Transmission control unit malfunction
  • Short circuit in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the actuator
  2. Check the connections and connectors of the control circuit
  3. Test actuator resistance
  4. Check the operation of the transmission control unit
  5. Replace faulty clutch actuator if necessary

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