OBD Guide

P2874

Clutch B Pressure Disengagement Too High

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

Symptoms

  • Hard gear shifts
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Activation of automatic transmission emergency mode

Causes

  • Clutch control solenoid B malfunction
  • Contamination or blockage of hydraulic passages
  • Problems with the automatic transmission hydraulic pump
  • Pressure sensor malfunction
  • Automatic transmission control unit software error

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the operation of control solenoids
  3. Check the pressure in the hydraulic system
  4. Clean or replace solenoids as necessary
  5. Update the automatic transmission control unit software

Related codes

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