P275A

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor D Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
The car may go into emergency transmission mode
Gear shifting problems
Incorrect transmission fluid temperature readings
Reduced transmission efficiency

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Transmission fluid temperature sensor fault D
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion or damage.
Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
Replace the transmission fluid temperature sensor if necessary
Scan the control unit for additional errors

Related codes

P2757 P2758 P2759