OBD Guide

P2796

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Noise from transmission fluid pump
  • The car may go into emergency mode

Causes

  • Broken wires in the control circuit
  • Faulty pump relay
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Failure of the transmission fluid pump
  • Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the pump control circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Check the functionality of the pump relay
  4. Diagnose the condition of the transmission fluid pump
  5. If necessary, replace the pump or circuit elements

Related codes

Error P2796 by Vehicle Brand