P281A

Pressure Control Solenoid H Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Transmission slipping
Hard gear shifts
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Transmission transition to emergency mode

Causes

Pressure control solenoid H malfunction
Problems with electrical connections or wiring harness
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Problems with the hydraulic transmission system
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Inspect the electrical connections and wiring harness to the solenoid
Check the resistance of solenoid H
If necessary, replace solenoid H
Scan TCM memory for additional trouble codes

Related codes

P281B P281C P281D