P2873

Clutch B Pressure Engagement Too High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Hard gear shifting
Delays when shifting gears
Car jerking when shifting
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox

Causes

Clutch pressure control solenoid malfunction
Contamination or blockage of hydraulic passages
Mechanical damage to clutch B
Hydraulic pump problems
Errors in TCM software

How to Fix

Diagnostics of the hydraulic system of the gearbox
Checking and replacing pressure control solenoids
Flushing the hydraulic system
Checking the mechanical condition of clutch B
Updating TCM software if necessary

Related codes

P2870 P2871 P2872