OBD Guide

P28D2

Clutch B Motor Phase U-V-W Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Inability to engage certain gears
  • Unusual noises from the clutch area

Causes

  • Short circuit in the clutch motor windings
  • Damage to the wiring harness to the clutch motor
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
  • Clutch control module malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the electric motor

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the motor windings
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  3. Check the power and control signals to the clutch motor
  4. If necessary, replace the clutch motor
  5. Reflash or replace the control module if necessary

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