P274F

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Over Temperature Condition

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine Light Flashing
Irregular gear shifting
The automatic transmission goes into emergency mode
Increased transmission fluid temperature
Reduced transmission efficiency

Causes

Low transmission fluid level
Contaminated or used transmission fluid
Transmission fluid temperature sensor malfunction
Problems with the transmission cooling system
Malfunction of the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check transmission fluid level
Replacing transmission fluid if necessary
Check the condition of the transmission fluid temperature sensor
Diagnostics of the transmission cooling system
Check transmission control unit

Related codes

P0711 P0712 P0713