OBD Guide

P282A

Pressure Control Solenoid K Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Hard shifts
  • Gear slip
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Decreased fuel efficiency

Causes

  • Pressure control solenoid malfunction
  • Transmission fluid contamination
  • Problems with wiring to the solenoid
  • Mechanical damage to the solenoid
  • Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Check solenoid electrical connections
  3. Test solenoid resistance
  4. Replace faulty solenoid
  5. If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

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