P270B

Transmission Friction Element B Temperature Too High

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Transmission overheating
Hard or delayed gear shifts
Slipping when switching
Enabling emergency operation of the automatic transmission
Burnt smell from transmission

Causes

Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Malfunction of the automatic transmission cooling system
Wear of friction elements
Problems with shift solenoids
Transmission temperature sensor malfunction

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the automatic transmission cooling system
Check operation of shift solenoids
Scan the transmission for additional trouble codes
If necessary, replace friction elements

Related codes

P2700 P270A P270C