OBD Guide

P27A6

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$50–133 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Humming or buzzing noise from the transmission area
  • Transmission fluid overheating
  • Reduced transmission efficiency
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Malfunction indicator light comes on

Causes

  • Mechanical pump jam
  • Pump relay fault
  • Short circuit in control circuit
  • Connector or wiring problems
  • Transmission control module (TCM) failure

How to Fix

  1. Check the functionality of the pump and its electrical connections
  2. Check the condition of the transmission fluid pump relay
  3. Check control circuit for short circuits
  4. Assess the condition of the wiring and connectors
  5. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid pump

Related codes

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